Franz Josef Bing ’37

Franz, who was born in Mount Vernon, N.Y., and lived in Pelham Manor, N.Y., for more than 70 years, died in Pelham Manor Aug. 28, 2005. He was 89.

He graduated from Pelham Manor High School in 1933 and at Princeton majored in modern languages. He earned a master's degree in business administration from Harvard in 1939.

Franz served in the 7th Army from 1942 to 1945 with the rank of master sergeant. He served in G-2 military intelligence during World War II. In 1946 he married Jeanne Wagner in Pelham Manor.

He was president and owner of F. Bing Inc., a family business. He was an active member of the Pelham Country Club since 1946. He was a generous and consistent supporter of many activities and organizations, including the Pelham Public Library, Princeton, the Swiss Benevolent Society, and United Way. He will be remembered for his generosity, good humor, loyal friendships, and his love of family.

Franz is survived by his wife, Jeanne W. Bing, his daughter, Lauren B. Daniel, and two grandsons, Blake and Chase Daniel.

The class sends loving sympathy to Franz's family and friends and will remember him for his loyalty and good cheer.

The Class of 1937