John Robert Bedell WG68, 81, passed away on September 18 in Hilton Head Island, SC. Bob’s career spanned advertising, marketing, and entertainment, beginning with roles at brands such as J. Walter Thompson, Avon, and Canada Dry. Later, he led a 300-person team at HBO in its early days and became executive vice president of Viewer’s Choice. From 1969 to 1992, Bob served as president and then chairman of the Wharton Club of New York, where he established the Joseph P. Wharton Dinner. He spent many years with his beloved partner, Barbara, and in later life served as executive director of a local prostate cancer organization. Bob is survived by his brother, Jim (Ellen); his sister, Harriet; children Robert (Sally) and Elisabeth; and six grandchildren.
