New York, New York
LOHMAN--J. Frederic. Known to friends and family as Fritz, was born in Fort Wayne, IN in 1922. He graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, OH and received his design training at Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design. After college he went to California where he worked as a set...
Read MoreFritz showed us all how to live: He loved profoundly, gave seflessly of himself, used his material success to build lasting institutions and support important causes, and yet he was delightfully irreverent and had more fun in this life than anyone I can think of -- except maybe Charles. Erica Bell
January 19, 2010
I'll miss Fritz's dry wit. And even though I happen to think I look good in blue, I will defer to Fritz's good taste and expand the colors in my wardrobe. Love you, Fritz. Hugs to you Charles.
Barbara Baker-Sweet
January 19, 2010 | WY
I will always be inspired by his unwavering pursuit of perfection.
Richard Taddei
January 18, 2010 | New York, NY
We will miss Fritz, the kindest and sweetest of friends,and send our condolences to Charles and his extended family
Wynn and Sally Chamberlain
January 18, 2010 | Marrakech
There is nothing more fragile than art - and life. And nothing more bold and daring than that Fritz and Charles have done. A great sprawling life of gusto and smarts deserves ongoing recognition. We give it gladly.
- Gio and Per
Gio Ogno
January 17, 2010 | New York, NY
We know Fritz through his legacy. He dared - and dared - and dared. May we do the same.
Per Larson
January 17, 2010 | New York, NY
