Daniel L. Dworsky

October 4, 1927 - January 19, 2022 Daniel L. Dworsky passed peacefully, gracefully at home, surrounded by his loving and devoted family at the age of 94. He will be remembered for countless outstanding achievements as both an athlete and an architect, but to his family he was the epitome of strength and elegance – a compassionate, funny, musical, artistic and beloved "Papa" of a grateful family.
Born October 4, 1927 in St. Paul, MN, Dworsky first moved to Los Angeles after competing as an All-American linebacker for the University of Michigan's undefeated National Championship teams in 1947 and 1948. At the 1948 Rose Bowl, the Wolverines delivered a decisive blow against USC with a score of 49-0. Once he had a taste of Los Angeles, he was a first round draft pick of The Los Angeles Dons and after a year of pro football, began a 50-year career as an influential Los Angeles architect as founder and president of Dworsky Associates. A longstanding member of the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows, Dworsky helped shape the mid-century modern movement and influenced many who had the privilege to work alongside him.
Dworsky designed many important projects including Crisler Arena at the University of Michigan, Drake Stadium at UCLA, The L.A. Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX to name just a few. He also proudly served on several boards and committees including Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles and the Federal Reserve Board Design Oversight Committee.
Dworsky is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Sylvia Dworsky, and his three children, Doug (Eva, David and Michael), Laurie (Randy Schwab, Jonathan and Andrew) and Nancy (Alex Gardos, Max and Hannah).
If there's a piano in heaven, he's playing a Gershwin tune.