Gary Tschirhart Obituary

TSCHIRHART
Gary Wayne Tschirhart, 49, of Paris, France, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 12, 2012. Gary was born in San Antonio, Texas on August 13, 1962 to Ann Hillert Tschirhart and the late Leonard L. Tschirhart. He was a 1980 graduate of Churchill High School in San Antonio and received a BA in 1984 and a Bachelor of Architecture in 1986, both from Rice University. He was an Associate Principal at Studios Architecture in Paris, France, where he spent most of his professional career. Gary is survived by his mother, Ann Tschirhart of New Braunfels, two daughters, Nina Lou Tschirhart and Josephine Marie Tschirhart and their mother Maryse, all of Paris, France. He is also survived by two brothers, David Tschirhart (Dawn) of Dale, Texas, and John Tschirhart (Melanie) of McKinney, Texas, and special friend Isabelle Girod of Paris, France, as well as several nieces and nephews who reside in Texas and France. Services will be held Thursday, March 22, at Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, France.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Mar. 18, 2012.

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Scott Bodenheimer

December 11, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear about Gary's passing, although I hadn't seen him after Rice, I remember him as being the best natured person in our class, so very well liked, and so brilliant and admired. It was a shame that Rice didn't choose Gary's design for the Music School rather than what was later built, he won the Watkin award for his design, and proved his great talent for architecture at a very young age.

February 11, 2013

I just became aware of his loss. I knew him most from birth through childhood. Our moms were friends even before they were married. My brother Tim and I remember family picnics with Gary, David and John in Landa Park in New Braunfels, TX where we biked, swam, and rode the kiddie train. More recently, Ann and I have kept up our family friendship. She tells me about her dear grandchildren, both nearby and in Paris.
~Paula Haase Alessi
Cypress, Texas

Jaime Rozo Rangel

February 5, 2013

C'est avec une profonde tristesse que j'ai appris décès de Gary, ancien collègue et ami de chez Studios. Mes plus sincères condoléances à tous ses proches.

JAIME ROZO RANGEL

February 5, 2013

Ancien collègue et ami de chez Studios ai été très surpris et attristé d'apprendre le départ de Gary. Mes condoléances à tous dans sa famille.

Jaime ROZO RANGEL

Gina Andre'

September 15, 2012

I too just learned of Gary's untimely death in the Rice Owlmanac. My heart goes out to all who knew and loved him. My favorite memory of Gary from architecture studio was his rendering of a building elevation with a dog in it. He was delighted to point out in the building section a small dot that represented the section through the dog's tail. Funny fellow.

Gina Andre'
Rice '84 & '86

September 4, 2012

My sincere deepest sympathy to the Tschirhart family. I just found out about this terrible loss in the Rice Alumni journal.
Gary was a always a smiling, positive presence around the Architecture School at Rice. He never seemed stressed-out on project deadlines like alot of us typically were. He always had his act together and was a great guy. My thought and prayers are with you. Madeline L. Schmid ,BA 1985 B'arch 1987 Rice U.

Mark Tschirhart

April 2, 2012

Aunt Ann, we were so saddened to hear of Gary's death. We will get in touch. Mark and Debbie

March 28, 2012

Aunt Ann so very sorry to hear about this,,, will be calling soon ,,, Love Eric & JoDee

Catherine Dubreuil

March 22, 2012

"It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Gary. I address to all his family my sincere condolences. I have been fortunate to work with him to the agency Wilmotte and Associates in Paris. It was a great joy and it will remain forever in our memory.
Catherine Dubreuil (Paris - France)

Jean-Luc Wagner

March 21, 2012

I want to present my sincere condolences to all the Gary's family. I liked a lot working by his side from 1989 till 1997 in Paris. He was a very nice colleague and I shall never forget him.

Cindy Crouch Farney

March 20, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear about Gary. Gary lived down the street from my family and we were classmates. He was smart and an exceptionally nice person. My thoughts are with the Tschirhart family during this sad time.

Robin Reeves Baker

March 20, 2012

Dear Tschihart Family and daughters, I was very sorry to hear of Gary's passing and send my deepest sympathies to you all. I know he made a great impact, particularly in his field of architecture and am sure his legacy will be felt for many years. I remember in high school, a sweet, funny and kind gentleman who was extremely intelligent and a great athlete. So very glad I had the privilege to know him. May he rest in peace.

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