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MICHAEL QUINN Obituary
MICHAEL LEE QUINN (Age 70)
Died peacefully January 25, 2018, with his loving wife Pat Scheel by his side. Mike gave us a more beautiful world. His passion for a life well-lived brought adventures, deep and enduring friendships, and beautiful buildings and spaces. His greatest passions were his three lovely children, David, Samuel, and Hannah Quinn. Mike deeply touched the lives of his two stepdaughters Jamarie Geller and Aubree Blumer, and stepson-in-law David Blumer. He will be missed by his sisters Patricia Ritchie (Dennis) and Jane Paccamonti (Dale).For a link to the Quinn Evans Architects tribute, to read about his amazing career, and links to memorial contributions, go to www.quinnevans.com/news.Services will be held on February 4, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI. There will also be a tribute to Mike this summer in Frankfort, MI, his beloved second home. Donations can be made to the Michal L. Quinn and David S. Evans Endowed Scholarship at the University of Michigan, Michigan Theater, and Smile Train.
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Vic Nelhiebel
May 2, 2021
It was my good fortune to work with Mike on only two design projects, but it was easily apparent that he was a rare visionary thinker who clearly saw the hidden potential in even the most limited or complex undertaking. He approached his profession with open enthusiasm and had a great reverence for the quality and skill that past practitioners of architecture and the building trades left in historic structures. Designers in future in generations will surely see his works in the same light. Rest securely Mike.
March 23, 2018
Mike Carland, his Birmingham childhood and lifelong friend gave a wonderful tribute during Mike's service at the Hill Auditorium. RIP, Mike Quinn.
Andrea Hall Schewe
Mike Schroer
February 19, 2018
I learned of Mike's death only yesterday. I knew both David and Mike. Both were outstanding. I met Mike about 10 years ago. My daughters were tenants on the street level of his building where they operated Peartree. Mike was a thoughtful and kind landlord. Of course above all he was a nationally known and respected architect. You have my sympathy.
Lauren Wagner
February 2, 2018
MIKE QUINN WAS A WONDERFUL, CREATIVE, Innovative, kind person. He was a good listener. He spent long hours, drafting or remodeling, various buildings, with our dad, Richard Wagner. The two of them would draft, for what seemed like hours. Then...another take at measurements, weight, material, structures, natural light...
..They both seemed to really like what they were doing.....Architecture will thrive and continue but it will never be quite the same without him.
Kim Masters
February 1, 2018
A wonderful man, devoted father and hugely talented architect. Gone too soon and will be greatly missed.
January 31, 2018
Everything your loved one was...kind, honest, caring, wise, thoughtful, loving..lives on in the hearts of friends and family who will never forget. So sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort sustain you during your grieving process.
Barbara Eichmuller
January 31, 2018
Dear Pat and family, Mike will be missed by all those who knew and loved him as well as the millions of people whose lives he touched through the passion of his work. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. In peace, Barbara and Tony
January 31, 2018
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
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