Robert B. Lawler ’62

Bob died March 14, 2025, in Wayne, Pa.

He graduated from the Kent School and originally entered Princeton with the Class of 1960, attending for two years before leaving to serve in the Army. He returned to Princeton as a member of our class.

He left again, tried his hand on Wall Street and in retail before entering Columbia University to finish his undergraduate education and then to Villanova University Law School, graduating with honors in 1972. He then worked as a public defender, a special prosecutor and for the Philadelphia District Attorney, acting as the head of the homicide appeals office. Ultimately, he set up the private firm of Wilbraham, Lawler, and Buba.

He was active in his community, serving on the boards of several nonprofits. He enjoyed sports, playing tennis, squash, and racquetball.

In retirement, Bob and Mary, his wife of 57 years, enjoyed traveling all over the world, visiting every continent except Antarctica.

Bob is survived by Mary, sons Tim and Ben, and five grandchildren.