Franz von Schilling III ’54

Dutch died Dec. 14, 2023.

He prepared at St. Christopher’s School in Richmond, Va., where he participated in football, publications, and student government. At Princeton, he majored in civil engineering, joined Quadrangle Club, and was a member of freshman crew and active in IAA sports. His father, Franz von Shilling Jr., was a member of the Class of 1922.

After four years as a lieutenant in the Navy he enjoyed a 12-year career with Texaco, working in Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Guatemala, San Salvador, Jamaica, and the Bahamas.

Dutch married Jean Funstein in 1965. They raised two sons and two daughters. Dutch and Jean purchased Oakley Farm in Warm Springs, Va., in 1968 and lived there for 50 years until Will, their grandson, took over the stewardship.

Dutch dedicated time and effort to the community, serving on the Bath County Hospital Board. He became a partner and eventually owner of Bath realtors Clarkson & Wallace for 30 years.

In 2018, Dutch and Jean moved to Boca Grande, Fla., and in 2021 returned to Bath County.

Dutch is survived by Jean; sons Ryan and James; daughters Christina and Sara; and their grandchildren.