Francis J. McDowell, III's Obituary
Francis "Fritz" J. McDowell, III, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on June 19, 1939, to the late Helen (nee Carney) and Francis J. McDowell, Jr., Fritz lived a life dedicated to education and family.
Fritz was the beloved husband of the late Viola McDowell (nee Anderson), with whom he shared 52 wonderful years of marriage. He is survived by his loving nieces and nephews, Kevin McDowell, John McDowell, Colleen McDowell, Patrick McDowell, Dara Schwartz, and Adam Schwartz, and his sister-in-law, Gail McDowell.
A dedicated educator, Fritz retired from Cleveland Public Schools after 30 years of inspiring students as a Physics and Physical Science teacher at West Tech. His passion for teaching and his commitment to his students left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of learning from him.
Fritz will be remembered for his gentle spirit, his dedication to education, his sense of humor, and the love he had for his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A private graveside service will be held for family and close friends.
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