Frank Thomas Birtel

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Frank Birtel Obituary

BIRTEL Frank Thomas Birtel passed on September 1, 2011 at the age of 79. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Smith Birtel, his daughter, Rebecca Birtel Madura (Richard) of New Orleans and son, Michael Teilhard Birtel of Los Angeles, CA. He is also survived by his step-sons James W. Keating, III (Courtney) of Sun Valley, ID and William R. Bishop (Catherine) of New Orleans; his brother, Laine F. Birtel (Linda) of Sun, LA; his grandchildren Marie Elise, Mark Thomas, Katherine Anne and Ella Claire Madura, and his step-grandchildren John (Jack) and Margaret (Meg) Keating, and Charles (Bay) Bishop. At the time of his death, he was University Professor Emeritus and Director of the Chair of Judeo-Christian Studies at Tulane University. He was a life-long resident of New Orleans. Services will be held at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street, on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Visitation will begin at 9am, followed by Mass at 11am. Burial will immediately follow at Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in his memory to Jesuit High School or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be expressed online at www.schoencanalstreet.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 3 to Sep. 5, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Frank Birtel

13 Entries

David Edward Milam

September 26, 2011

If we could only humbly collect the shadow of the intellect and compassion which has now evaporated from this little sphere!

September 16, 2011

Dear Margaret, Becky and Michael,

Pam and I were so sorry to hear of your (or rather our)loss. Frank was special to me. We shared an interest in mathematics and in administration.

When I arrived at Tulane, the full professors in topology were Gail Young and Bruce Treybig. Normally I would have gotten advice from them, but they left the next year. Frank did a lot to fill that void. Sometimes he would preface his advice with an outrageous suggestion, but that was part of the fun.

I shall miss him.

Jim Rogers

Don Costello

September 9, 2011

I first met Frank at Notre Dame so many years ago. He was a ghreat and entusiatic teacher; a loyal and suoperior naval officer; a great University administratior a woinderful dad and hi=usband.

But to me he was simply a great friend. He helped me get over some tough times while he always had Tulane and his family in mind.

I will truly misshim a lot and hopefilly will meet him again in heaven.

September 6, 2011

Dear Rebecca,

So sorry to read of your loss. You and your family remain in my prayers.

Gary Mannina

September 6, 2011

I was saddened to hear of Dr. Birtel's homegoing. He was a great man and he will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Robbie Bowman
Ochsner IRB Coordinator

Keegan Chopin

September 3, 2011

Mrs. Birtel: I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Birtel, you, and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless, Keegan Chopin

September 3, 2011

Margaret, I am so sorry to hear about the death of your husband; my thoughts are with you. Love, Penny (Rabin Brown-Vicksburg, Ms.)

Betsy Rung

September 3, 2011

Margaret, Rebecca and family, and Michael. How sad I am for all of you. We knew Frank at Notre Dame during his graduate school days. I'll always remember him as a person of integrity, a Southern gentleman, and a man who used his intelligence to make the world a better place. Memories of happy days will follow. My prayers & love to all.

Pat and Sue Browne

September 3, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Donald Rung

September 3, 2011

My condolences to Margaret and family on the passing of Frank. We first met at Notre Dame as graduate students in math. Frank's many contributions to Mathematics and then subsequently to Tulane Univesity are a measure of both his abiding Faith and his deep concern for others. A visit to New Orleans without a visit with Frank is my loss.

Madlyn McPherson

September 3, 2011

Joe and I and our entire family are praying for you all in this very sad time. It is a time of great grief for all of you, but we hope that the memories of the many years together will eventually bring you peace and comfort. God bless.

Michael Deschamp

September 3, 2011

I'm sorry for your loss Margaret. I hope you are well; please know of my prayers for you and your family.

Arlene Becker

September 2, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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