Frank-Rainer Schmidt

Architect

Frank Schmidt, 79, passed away abruptly on November 1, 2022 -- after a courageous battle with lung cancer. His passion for architecture defined his life, forever taking on new challenges and striving to make a difference through design. His empathic approach to his clients allowed him to sense and understand their hopes and wishes and to transform them into reality. It was this ability to connect with people through words and design that he was such a well-liked architect -- and it was also the foundation for his eternal love for music.

A neighbor wrote this in memory of Frank: "Frank completed this neighborhood with his unique and loved character. We are going to miss his kindness and generosity of spirit. We are going to miss his piano music streaming out of the windows in the evenings. We are going to miss his spur-of-the-moment political concerns and discussions. In his special way, he made our neighborhood a 'paradise' for us all."

Frank is survived by his wife, Dodi, his daughter-in-law, Marjorie, and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will take place in the spring.