Frank E. Michener ’61

Known to us as “Mitch,” Frank died Dec. 26, 2024.

Born in Des Moines, Iowa, he came to us from Passaic Valley High School in New Jersey. A person of deep faith, he majored in religion, graduated cum laude, took his meals at Campus Club, and roomed with Tom Sansone.

After Princeton, Mitch earned a medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, spent four years of specialty training in child and adolescent psychiatry, and entered private practice in 1973 in Alexandria, Va. Before retiring in 2022, Mitch had a profound impact on countless lives through his compassionate approach and unwavering commitment to his patients, helping so many to deal with life challenges. He was a member, elder, and deacon of the Old Presbyterian Meeting House for 40 years. Avocationally he was an accomplished landscaper and stamp collector. He and his family spent many summers in Nags Head, N.C.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Olivia; daughters Robin ’90 and Cheryl; son Todd; two grandsons; and one granddaughter.