Wolfgang Augustus Johannes Schueller

Wolfgang Schueller, professor of architecture, structural engineer and author, died peacefully at his home in Maitland, Florida, at the age of 85. Professor Schueller is survived by his wife, Ria Schueller; his daughter, Uschi Schueller; his son-in-law Par Ostberg; and his grandsons, Aksel and Kristian Ostberg, all of Maitland, Florida. Professor Schueller was born on September 10, 1934 to Sepp Schuller and Mathilde Kalff, in Aachen, Germany. His childhood, shaped largely by growing up on the frontlines of WWII, fueled his sense of positivity and perseverance in the midst of destruction. He earned a diploma in civil engineering from Aachen University of Applied Science in 1960. He met his wife Ria at a dance in Aachen in 1957, and the two married after dating three years. A progressive couple interested in the 1960s American hippie movement, the Schuellers moved to the United States to continue their education shortly after marrying. Wolfgang then earned a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering (North Dakota State University, 1966); a Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Structures (MSCE, Lehigh University, 1968);and his Bachelors in Architecture (Syracuse University, 1971), and became naturalized as a U.S. citizen. Mr. Schueller was listed in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the South and Southwest, Who's Who in American Education, and Who's Who in Science and Engineering. The son of Sepp Schuller, a world-renowned art historian, Mr. Schueller himself developed a deep interest in culture and art that led to a career of international influence. His teaching positions have included full professorships at the school of architecture of Syracuse University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Florida, as well as visiting professorships, seminars and lectures at schools in Japan, Indian, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, China, Guatemala, and Thailand. Professor Schueller has written 6 books on structural engineering and Architecture which have been translated into several foreign languages. Mr. Schueller was able to touch the lives of countless students and architecture enthusiasts throughout the world over the span of his nearly fifty-year career. Though he will continue to survive through his books and teachings, Professor Schueller will best be remembered by those who knew and loved him for his dedication to creating beauty in the world, his curiosity and open-mindedness, and his generosity of spirit.

Wolfgang Augustus Johannes Schueller

September 10, 1934 - November 16, 2019