Richard Lancombe Schley Jr. ’38

Dick died Sept. 25, 2003, in his native city of Savannah, Ga.

After graduating from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Va., he came to Princeton, which his relatives back to the Class of 1785 had attended. He was active in sports, was on the Prince staff, and was manager of Quadrangle Club.

Following college, he attended the University of Virginia Medical School, graduating in 1942. He then served a year's internship at St. Luke's Hospital in New York City before entering the Army and serving in Europe during World War II.

Postwar, he completed his residency in 1948 and returned to Savannah to open his practice in pediatrics, caring for Savannah "little people" for 40 years until his retirement in 1988. He served as chief of staff at Candler Hospital and continued his military career as a member of the Georgia National Guard, retiring as a brigadier general. Dick was an active participant in many civic and church organizations.

He is survived by Marjorie, his wife of 58 years; his brother Cooper; daughters Christian, Jean, and Carolyn; son Richard III; and 10 grandchildren, to all of whom the class extends its deep sympathy.

The Class of 1938