Robert H. Winter

1941 - 2022

WINTER

ROBERT H. WINTER "Bob" (Age 80)

On July 5, 2022, Robert H. Winter passed away in suburban Maryland. Services will be private.

He is survived by his beloved wife Carole Winter, daughter Sharon Hawkins (husband Daniel), sons David Winter (wife Ellen) and Jeff Winter (wife Lauren), and nine grandchildren, Alexandra Hawkins, Mackenzie Hawkins, Nolan Hawkins, Trent Hawkins, Zachary Winter, Jake Winter, Matthew Winter, Reid Winter, and Everett Winter.

Born In Brooklyn on September 21, 1941 to Herman and Bessie Winter, Robert attended Rabbi Jacob Joseph Yeshiva in Williamsburg, NY. He earned a BA from Columbia University, where he studied philosophy and math. He then spent two years in England at Oriel College, where he earned additional degrees. Following his return, home, he earned a JD at Harvard Law School (class of 1967).

Robert met his wife of 58 years – Carole Levine (nee) in 1960, during a teen tour to Europe. The couple married four years later on June 25, 1964 in Brooklyn, New York. After a few years living in Brookline, Massachusetts, the couple moved to Silver Spring, Maryland and ultimately Potomac, where they laid down roots to the present day.

Robert clerked on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals for Judge Irving Kaufman. He then joined the law firm of Arnold & Porter where he stayed for 42 years until his retirement in 2012.

Robert rose to the most senior ranks of the firm as a Partner and was a profoundly respected leader, serving on and chairing multiple committees, and mentoring dozens of young attorneys who today sprawl across the legal landscape in and outside of Washington, DC.

A lover and admirer of the arts, Robert and his wife attended countless events and contributed to numerous local institutions. Also an avid birder, Robert could be seen with his trusty binoculars and pocket guides at numerous parks, trails, and conservation areas in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Robert also enjoyed traveling, having set foot on every continent, except Antarctica, a trip that was planned but ultimately derailed by Covid-19.

Robert's dry sense of humor, quick-wit, and story-telling ability was equally matched by his generosity and warmth. He could be seen at once in a heated intellectual discussion on politics or philosophy and next in his pajamas on the floor, playing with one of his nine grandchildren. He lived a full life and left this earth a better place than he found it.

In lieu of flowers, please send any contributions to World Central Kitchen or Save The Children (Ukraine).