Robert J. Samuelson, an economics columnist for Newsweek and The Washington Post died on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Bethesda, Md. He was 79.
His death, in a hospital, was caused by complications of Parkinson’s disease, his daughter, Ruth Samuelson, said.
Mr. Samuelson married Judy Herr in 1983. In addition to his wife and daughter, Ruth, he is survived by two sons, Michael and John; a brother, Richard; and two grandchildren.
To read Mr. Samuelson’s complete obituary, please visit the New York Times.
As a Lower Middler, I looked up to the Class of ‘63 and Samuelson was quietly at the center of the pulse of WA! He wrote for and became Editor in Chief of the famed Willistonian. That influenced me. I later joined the staff as Business Manager. Sam took the reins with dedication and a vision. Look at all he has seen, done and written about after WA! A marvelous man and steward of journalism!