David Rounds Schieffelin

Birth date: Apr 11, 1960 Death date: Apr 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of David Rounds Schieffelin April 11, 1960 – April 25, 2025 It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude for his life that we announce the passing of David Rounds Schieffelin, age 65, who left this world on April Read Obituary

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Cynthia Lawson

16w ago

Dear Stacey. It has been many years since we last saw each other, but something made me think of you and David yesterday. I looked you up, and I was so sorry to learn of David’s passing. He was one of the most charismatic people I have known. Because we only saw each other at family events, my fondest memory involves just such an event. It was my Uncle Dick’s funeral. You and David had created a wonderful celebration of his life, arranging for dozens of speakers. However, David forgot to bring my uncle’s remains to the service and had to mail him for internment. I hadn’t seen my Dad laugh so hard in weeks. Sending hugs to you and the girls. Thank you for being part of this crazy family.
- Cynthia Schieffelin Lawson

Anonymous

16w ago

Planted a Memorial Tree in honor of David.

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Eleanor Reid

24w ago

I had the great privilege of meeting David at a business leadership event about three years ago during my journeys to Dallas. In our many subsequent conversations, I found him to be a man of substance with a love for seeing God's will manifest, doing right by all people and standing up for what is right. Without fail, his conversation was always infused with the recognition of his beloved wife Stacey. He was brilliant, kind and generous with his time and insights. We had plans to work on a few projects together, but all that aside, I am grateful to have known such a wonderful person. Although I am deeply saddened by learning of his passing, I am confident he is resting with the Almighty, awaiting the Lord's return, and rejoicing for being blessed with such a beautiful family and life's legacy. Dear Stacey, may God continue to comfort you and your family in the days and month's to come. David always sang your praises and shared how he deeply loved you. You are blessed and highly favored to have had such a gift on earth and to have been such a gift to him, your family, and those who know you. I will keep you and the family in my prayers as you take comfort in your fond memories of David. God be with you forever.
Eleanor Reid

Deborah Wyler

26w ago

Dear Stacey, I am terribly saddened to hear that David has passed away. I always think of him on his birthday April 11th, and I knew that this was a big one for him. I met David when he was 16 and I was 23. I was his English teacher at Wilmington High School. l knew immediately when he walked into my classroom with his arm in a sling (football injury), that he was going places, big places indeed! I became a part of the family on Butters Row, as Anne, David's mother, and my dear friend Ellen, were both teachers in Wilmington. We would gather around the big room, siblings coming and going, laughing, cooking, chaos, fun. David and I were not only teacher/student but great friends as well. I wrote his recommendation to Harvard, and when he got accepted, I took all the credit! I have followed him all these years from his graduation at Harvard, to his career, marriage, two beautiful daughters, and his successes. What a gorgeous life he had! Gone way too soon and way too young. I am so so sad that he is gone. You will keep him alive in spirit and thought and prayers. He will continue to live within you. To me he will always be #64 WHS linebacker, a young man who was off to catch the stars and bring them back to his family. He had a great life albeit too short. Best, Deborah Alport Wyler

Jill G.

26w ago

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27w ago

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Branch T.

27w ago

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Julie Hill

27w ago

in honor of David.

Dear Stacey,
God Bless you all today. The Hill Family is thinking about David as the Lord blesses him in his journey. We love you and support you. 🙏🏻 Love Julie and Tom Hill, Margo and Carter, and Aidan. 😘❤️🙏🏻

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With Love, Carol Adams

27w ago

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With Love, Carol Adams

27w ago

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