- Frank, Francis Alexius
Francis Alexius Frank, known as "Frank Frank" to all, died peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, January 9, 2012. "Dear" to Ruth for 49 years, loving father to sons Timothy, William and Nicholas, adoring father-in-law to Jennifer, beloved grandfather to Elizabeth, Ian and Andrea, and dear friend to Beth and Polly, all of whom survive him. Frank devoted his life to his family and was loved and cherished. He was generous and kind, thoughtful and supportive and a friend to many. Frank served his country in the United States 15th Army from January 1, 1941 to March 1, 1946. He spoke occasionally and modestly of his service and corresponded regularly with those he met during the war. He returned recently to visit a German family with whom he had remained in contact since the American occupation of Germany. His studies interrupted by the war, Frank returned to the University of Wisconsin to earn his Bachelor's degree in Philosophy. Frank applied his math and logic skills to his long career as an accountant. Frank survived his parents Olga (nee Wolf), and Franz Joseph, and worked the family farm in St. John, WI, with brothers Harold, Allan, Robert and Roman, all of whom he survived. In lieu of flowers, (though Frank loved flowers and was a lifelong gardener), donations in his memory may be addressed to the Milwaukee Ballet independently, or via the family. Frank valued his relationships with the Ballet's founders and regularly attended performances with his family. Memorial services to be held 11:30AM, Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church at S. 41st Street and Oklahoma Ave. in Milwaukee. Frank Frank, you will be dearly missed.
Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on January 18, 2012
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1920 - 2012 (91 years)
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