Farmington Obituary: Dr. Frank Knoblauch, 68

Dr. Frank White Knoblauch of Farmington, a West Hartford psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, died on January 24, 2016 due to complications from prostate cancer.

He was born on September 29, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN to Frances Ward and Francis M. Knoblauch. He was a proud graduate of Blake School in Minneapolis and Yale University. Dr. Knoblauch received his medical degree from the UConn School of Medicine and completed his psychiatric residency at Yale. He obtained his psychoanalytic training at Western New England Psychoanalytic Institute and was a member of its Society. He was a staff psychiatrist at the Institute of Living in Hartford, at Windham Hospital and, since 1991, in private practice. He was passionate about his work and happy to have helped countless numbers of people over the course of his career.

Frank was a gentle soul, highly intelligent without pretense. Humble and kind, he possessed an endearing sense of humor, further enhanced by his “Minnesota optimism.” He was always inquisitive and interested in learning, a true life-long student. He eagerly engaged in conversations and discussions that could range from Noam Chomsky, to the origin of words, to golf or UConn basketball. Having lived and taught in Colombia for a year, Frank became fluent in Spanish and enjoyed studying languages throughout his life. He loved family gatherings, his numerous friends, vacationing in Cape Cod, and chocolate cake.

Frank leaves behind his loving wife Elizabeth (Bette) and beloved son Daniel. He also leaves his brother Loring Knoblauch and his wife Carol, his sister Nina Comiskey and her husband Ed, and his brother Tom Knoblauch and his wife Laurie. He will be greatly missed by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law as well as many nieces and nephews in his large and loving extended family.

Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Rt. 4, Unionville on Saturday (January 30) from 4:00-6:00 p.m. with remarks at 5:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Doctors Without Borders, MSF USA, 333 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10001-5004.