Henry C. Friend was born on March 30, 1909 and died on June 28, 1995 in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1934 and joined his father
Charles’s law practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was an activist in environmental
issues and ecology, especially when it came to the pollution in the Milwaukee River.
Friend was active in the Milwaukee Rowing Club serving as president from 1957 to
1982. He also advocated the benefits of the sport of rowing in the local community
and schools.
