Steven Paul Frantz
January 12, 1954 ~ April 17, 2020
Steven Paul Frantz died on April 17, 2020, at his home in Falls Church, Virginia, at the age of 66, with his wife at his side holding his hand. Steve was born on January 12, 1954, and spent his high school years in Montoursville, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Virginia, where he earned his degree in nuclear engineering in 1976 and his juris doctorate in 1979. He also was a member of and served as the president of the UVA Jefferson Literary and Debating Society, where he met many of his closest friends.
Steve has been ranked as one of the leading lawyers in nuclear engineering in the United States. He spent nearly 40 years in his industry representing clients in the certification and licensing of new nuclear power plants, starting as an associate at Lowenstein, Newman, Reis & Axelrad, becoming partner at Newman & Holtzinger, and finally retiring in 2017 after 23 years as a partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius.
Steve loved traveling the world, spending summers at “Pappy’s lake house” with his family, and boisterously debating politics with his friends. He was a collector, and found much enjoyment in his Roman antiquity collection, as well as his stamp and coin collections. He had a special interest in Civil War and American Revolution history, and had been working on a book on General George McClellan in recent years.
Steve is predeceased by his father, Harry. He is survived by his wife, Leslie; his children, Karen, Sarah, and David; his mother, Marcene; his sister, Louise; his brother, Barry; and his four grandchildren, June, Riker, Tommy, and Violet. His stoic positivity, freethinking intellectualism, and pure happiness and love will be missed every day, but his gentle influence on those who knew him will live on.
A memorial service for Steve will be held on Saturday, October 9, at 2:00 p.m. at National Memorial Park, located at 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042.
Steve has been ranked as one of the leading lawyers in nuclear engineering in the United States. He spent nearly 40 years in his industry representing clients in the certification and licensing of new nuclear power plants, starting as an associate at Lowenstein, Newman, Reis & Axelrad, becoming partner at Newman & Holtzinger, and finally retiring in 2017 after 23 years as a partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius.
Steve loved traveling the world, spending summers at “Pappy’s lake house” with his family, and boisterously debating politics with his friends. He was a collector, and found much enjoyment in his Roman antiquity collection, as well as his stamp and coin collections. He had a special interest in Civil War and American Revolution history, and had been working on a book on General George McClellan in recent years.
Steve is predeceased by his father, Harry. He is survived by his wife, Leslie; his children, Karen, Sarah, and David; his mother, Marcene; his sister, Louise; his brother, Barry; and his four grandchildren, June, Riker, Tommy, and Violet. His stoic positivity, freethinking intellectualism, and pure happiness and love will be missed every day, but his gentle influence on those who knew him will live on.
A memorial service for Steve will be held on Saturday, October 9, at 2:00 p.m. at National Memorial Park, located at 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042.
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Steve was a kind brother-in-law to me. He was a good Uncle to my daughter and grand children by giving them interest and support every time he saw them. Steve came into our family when he was still in college. Even though my side of the family is filled with several passionate artists, Steve was able to stay calm and participate in dinner time debates without ever getting his feathers ruffled. This man was very steady and always calmly stood by his facts and opinions no matter the topic. When we were younger, Steve participated in family get togethers with grace and a sense of humor. I’m so thankful that he was a deeply loving and interesting husband to Leslie. I could see what a great father he was to his children all their lives. He respected each of them for who they are and was proud of each of them for their achievements. Steve just he just plain liked Karen, Sarah and Daved as people. Steve and Leslie parented well together. I will remember you fondly. I will miss you always. You were a truly good man. Farewell dear Steve. I hope we meet again.