Frank Noble Treuchet, 86, of Westminster, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2013, at his residence in Carroll Lutheran Village.
Born Oct. 12, 1927, in Springfield, Mass., he was the son of the late Frank Sr. and Eleanor Noble Treuchet. He was the husband of Etta Sharpe Treuchet, his wife of 59 years.
He was a veteran of World War II. He joined the United States Coast Guard as a Merchant Seaman at the age of 15 and served until 1944. At that time, he entered the Navy and served for another nine years.
He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns but chose to continue his schooling at Springfield College, where he earned degrees in education and history and became an all-star football player.
He taught history at St. Paul School for Boys in Concord, N.H., and coached the lacrosse and wrestling teams there. Summers were spent teaching at Camp Pinnacle in Massachusetts. He moved his family to Reisterstown, where he taught history and coached at Milford Mill High School. He became an administrative assistant at Catonsville High School and continued coaching while earning a master's degree at Western Maryland College in Westminster. He became principal of Milford Mill High School, where he developed the Maryland State Wrestling Tournament program with fellow coach and friend John Lowe.
He then became principal of Franklin Middle School in Reisterstown and served in that capacity for 10 years. He enjoyed operating the James Benson Christmas Tree Farm in Reisterstown. Upon retiring from Baltimore County Public Schools in 1987, he became a volunteer at the Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills. He received an award in 1999 for his many years of service to the Maryland State Wrestling Tournament program, and earned a Lifetime Service-to-Wrestling award from the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2004.
He was an avid naturalist and enjoyed spending time outdoors, and time with friends and family.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are son Ken Treuchet and wife Bess, of Finksburg; daughter Linda DeCarlo and husband Robert, of Reisterstown; and grandchildren Hunter Treuchet and wife Allison, of Mary Esther, Fla., Austen and Carter Treuchet, both of Finksburg, Holly DeCarlo-White and husband Alex, of Tampa, Fla., and Lisa Rodriguez and husband Robert, of Reisterstown.
Arrangements are private and being handled by Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home in Westminster.
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Many days I would go visit with my grandmother and her friends at the village Frank was one of her friends I had the privilege of meeting and talking with. He was a very sweet man and I'm so very sorry for your lose. My grandmother Lillian says he was one of the smartest men she had ever know. He will be sadly missed.
November 27, 2013
On behalf of the Class of '62 of Milford Mill High School, we send our sympathy to the Treuchet family.
Sandy Sacki
November 23, 2013
Frank was our class advisor (class of '62) at Milford Mill High School. What a wonderful man. He will be missed by many. Linda, my deepest sympathy to you and the entire family.
Sandy Sacki
November 23, 2013
Played lacrosse for Mr. Treuchet and Mr. Mund at Milford Mill. Nice man, great coach. I enjoyed knowing him.
Russ Younkers MMHS '64
November 22, 2013
Our mother, Angela A. Saxton, worked as a guidance counselor when Frank was principal at Milford Mill High School. Years later, I taught at Franklin Middle School when Frank was the principal. My sister and I, Val Saxton Sharpe, treasure many found memories of Frank as did our mother. Frank was a "Country Gentleman' He made a difference in the lives he touched. He will be truly missed! Another angel has gotten his wings.
Celeste & Val Saxton
November 22, 2013
Remember him as a super guy and terrific teacher at Milford Mill High School. Had him for history and he made it come alive. Sorry to learn of his passing. Deepest condolences to the family.
Ron Krifchin
November 21, 2013
Kenny and family. So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jerri, Dave, Chris and Diane Lawrence
November 20, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Patrick & Wendy Donahue
November 20, 2013
Sorry to hear of Franks passing. He was my Principal at Milford and also taught a class on geography with information on the cultures, traditions, etc of places around the globe that I found fascinating. Later he was the Principal at Franklin when my girls attended there. Always enjoyed his enthusiastic dedication to the school system and his obvious delight in working with the kids.
Art Smith
November 20, 2013
We're so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. I can't remember seeing him without a smile, and in turn inspiring a smile. That's a rare gift.
Brad and Linda Knatz
November 20, 2013
ETTA -- REMEMBERING HAPPY DAYS OF YOUNG TEACHERS ON THE MOVE UPWARDS, YOUNG FAMILIES ON THE LOWER GROUNDS, ALL THE WORLD AHEAD FOR US ALL. ALAN
November 20, 2013
Ken and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
All of us send our condolences.
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November 20, 2013
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