Andreas Josef Schwarzkopf

 Andreas Schwarzkopf

Frankenmuth, MI

Formerly of Jettingen-Scheppach, Germany

Andreas J. Schwarzkopf, 49, born September 17, 1970, went to his heavenly home on July 26, 2020 after a brief illness. He was from Jettingen-Scheppach, Bavaria, Germany and came to the United States in 1996. After his family saw the Lustige Musikanten Show taped in Frankenmuth in 1995, they encouraged him to come to Frankenmuth. It had been his lifelong dream to come to America.

Initially Andreas worked for the German automotive company Liebherr, USA in Cleveland, Ohio, working as a robotics engineer. Then in 2008 he began his own company which evolved into Bavarian Specialties, importing specialty clothing, souvenirs, and food from Germany. He made Lederhosen and Dirndl cool again by showing the beauty of modern “Tracht” (traditional German clothing) to the community of Frankenmuth, as well as German festivals all around the United States, and online. Andreas was an active member in the Frankenmuth Jaycees, Civic Events Council, and Sister City Committee. He has left an indelible mark in the community of Frankenmuth.

He is survived by his three sisters: Waltraud Schmid, Rosi Scholz, and Gaby Gropper all from Bavaria, Germany, along with other family members still residing in Germany. His mother and father both predeceased him.

Per Andreas’ wishes, cremation has taken place, and his ashes will be sent to Germany to be buried alongside his parents. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 958 E Tuscola St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734. Fr. Patrick Jankowiak will preside. The service will also be livestreamed on https://www.btmuth.org/ .

The family would like to thank the staff at Wellspring Lutheran Services and Hospice for their loving care. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Blessed Trinity Catholic Church or Wellspring Lutheran Services.