Background
Reese, John Gilbert was born on July 7, 1925 in Newark. Son of Everett David and Martha Grace (Miller) Reese.
Reese, John Gilbert was born on July 7, 1925 in Newark. Son of Everett David and Martha Grace (Miller) Reese.
Student, Phillips Academy, Andover, 1943. Bachelor, Ohio State University, 1949. Juris Doctor, Ohio State University, h61949, 1952.
Worked at Reese, Pyle, Drake & Meyer (Newark, Ohio) specializing in Probate Law, Estate Planning Law, Corporate Law, Banking Law. Admitted to the bar, 1952, Ohio. Phi Delta Phi. Newark Law Director, 1958-1961.
Chairman, National Council, Ohio State University College of Law, 1973-1979. Named Distinguished Alumnus, Ohio State University College of Law, 1979. Member: Licking County (President, 1969-1970), Ohio State Bar Association.
Military: United States Army, Medical Corps, 1943-1946.
Chairman national council Ohio State University College Law. President Thomas J. Evans Foundation. Trustee Central Ohio Technology College.
Chairman governing committee Licking County Foundation. Trustee Dawes Arboretum, Columbus Museum Art. Trustee, board directors Young Men's Christian Association Served with Medical Corps Army of the United States, 1943-1946.
Member American Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association, Licking County Bar Association (president), Newark Area Chamber of Commerce (president), Newark Federation Musicians. Clubs: Columbus (Columbus, Ohio), Presidents of Ohio State University (Columbus, Ohio). Moundbuilders Country (Newark).
Tennis, Elks, Rotary.
Married Louella Catherine Hodges, September 9, 1951. Children: Martha Grace, Sarah Sherwood, Gilbert Hodges, Lucius Everett, Megan.