Francis H. Bohlen III ’43

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Frank died Dec. 15, 2017, in Gladwyne, Pa.

He left Princeton early to serve as a lieutenant in the Navy Air Corps, earning the Air Medal and the Presidential Unit Citation.

Upon discharge he completed his undergraduate work at Tulane and went on to earn a law degree from Tulane School of Law. He began his career in New Orleans. Moving on he joined Stroud & Co. in Philadelphia and then went to work for RCA in Camden, N.J., where he became division manager of the industrial electronic-products division.

Frank retired to Easton, Md., where he enjoyed sailing and wine-making.

He was predeceased by his wife, Sarah R. Villere. He is survived by his son, Robert; his daughter, Sidney Bohlen Spahr; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

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