Remembering Frank Helmut Thuemmler

Frank Helmut Thuemmler of Marco Island, Florida and Scottsdale, Arizona, entered into peaceful rest on March 30, 2022. The son of Dr. Johannes Thuemmler and Helga Muller Rhein, Frank was born on August 29, 1942 in Chemnitz, Germany. He was educated in both Germany and the US receiving his MBA from Penn State as well as an additional master’s degree in economics. After graduation Frank started his illustrious and decorated 35-year career as a managing director with Deutsche Bank first at the headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany before being transferred to Brazil, Argentina, Chile and New York. While living in Chile he received the highest honor awarded to a civilian for his role assisting the government during the financial crisis. The medal of honor is proudly displayed in his home in Arizona.

With his debonair movie star good looks, sparkling blue eyes, always smiling, age defying

youthfulness, love of colorful shoes, along with driving around in his classic 1961 SL Mercedes Benz convertible, he was hard not to notice. This coupled with his mastering of numerous languages, he impressed everyone he met.

As the now often legendary story is told, one hot and humid June day while riding the 5:58 train from Grand Central to Larchmont, New York, where he sat next to Cindy, is when their lives would change forever. Everyone by now has heard their love story, but that is what it truly was - fate brought them together and they have been together every day since.

Upon retiring at age 57, they would divide their time between their home at The Boulders in Scottsdale, Arizona and Marco Island/Naples, Florida. Frank enjoyed snow skiing with his buddies in Aspen, Park City and Zermat, golfing in Naples, Marco Island, and Scottsdale along with volunteering in his community. In addition, his love and support for Notre Dame University Football attending many games and cheering the many wins! Travels around the world followed with Cindy and numerous friends and family.

In addition to his wife Cindy, Frank is survived by his brother Dr. Wolfgang Thuemmler (Sybille). Sister Barbel Fehlish (Manfred), and Sister-in-law Lucine Debany. As well as nephews; Dr. Dirk Thuemmler (Tanya). Dr. Uwe Thuemmler (Linda), Jens Fehlish (Nicole), Barry Debany (Madison) and niece Sylvie Thuemmler (Simon). Grandnephews and nieces; Jule, Till, Nele, Leni, Ida, Nils, Jacob, Livia, Sophia, Jonas, and Ari, as well as numerous family and friends throughout the US and Europe.

Frank famously quoted his father saying, “it is better to give with a warm hand than a cold hand.”

At Frank's request there will be no service but a cheers to him is never turned down!

If you choose, please make a donation in Frank's name to the charity of your choice.