Overview

• Henry Frantz Jr., a 74-year-old founding member of the Atlanta Pipe Band, died in a scuba diving accident in Maui, Hawaii, on March 10, 2025.
• Six days later, on March 16, family members found skeletal remains in a treehouse on Frantz Jr.'s Decatur, Georgia, property while settling his affairs.
• The remains were confirmed to belong to Henry 'Hank' Frantz, Frantz Jr.'s son, who had been missing for four years but was never reported to authorities.
• Authorities do not suspect foul play in either death, though the cause and manner of Hank's death remain under investigation, with hair samples sent for further testing.
• Frantz Jr. was remembered as a beloved figure in the piping community, known for his musical contributions and active lifestyle, which included scuba diving and fossil exploration.