Birth date: Jan 18, 1932 Death date: Dec 27, 2024
William F. “Fritz” Stansell, 92, Founder and President Emeritus of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Inc., in Twin Lake, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2024. Fritz Stansell was born on January 18, 1932, in Columbus, Ohio Read Obituary
He was so generous...
His camp has helped so many young students learn and grow in the fine arts! ♥️ Condolences to his family.
He was an incredible mentor and passionate director who cared for his students like they were his children. I was in his International Youth Symphony Orchestra from 1994-1998. I loved traveling with Fritz and Gretchen. Some of my favorite memories were playing From Canterbury Lane- the Blue Lake theme written by his grandfather. I also loved singing the Lord Bless You and Keep You with our group at every performance. He inspired many.
I remember Fritz conducting an early rehearsal of our international band in the 1970s and exciting the ensemble like a jockey on a horse that had never broken a trot. It was instructive, exhilarating, humbling - and unforgettable - all at once.
