Franklin Haspiel, May 8, 1927 – September 24, 2023

Born in St. Louis, Frank was the son of the late Hyman and Ceil Haspiel; Loving husband of 63 years to the late Rachel Haspiel; Father of Joseph (Elizabeth) Haspiel and Aaron Haspiel; Grandfather of Sarah (Jonathan) Novack and Jacob (Carly Thanhouser) Haspiel; Great grandfather of Ari and Hannah Haspiel and Benjamin Novack; Brother to the late George Haspiel; Brother-in-law to Tobi Don and Dr. Irl (Carol) Don; Dear cousin, uncle, friend, and teacher of many.

Frank was a proud 1945 graduate of Soldan High School, Band leader of the Soldan Solid Senders high school jazz band, a Navy Veteran, he received an AB and MA in music education from Washington University. He was the band director at Pattonville High School for 30 years and gave private trumpet lessons to countless students.

His retirement was spent traveling the world with Rachel, discovering a love of painting and continuing to compose music for students. His final years were happily spent at The Brentmoor Retirement Community renewing old and forging new friendships.

Frank will be remembered for inspiring his passion for music in others.

His was a long life, well lived. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Graveside services Wednesday, September 27, 3:00 PM AT Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery, 9125 Ladue Rd. 63124.   Shiva is private.

Memorial contributions may be made to either Congregation Kol Rinah https://www.kolrinahstl.org/ or The St. Louis Artists Guild https://www.stlouisartistsguild.org/donations-1

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