- Frank J Giordana, age 91, of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Monday, March 7, 2016. He was born on April 30, 1924 to the late Emil and Laura (DiQuardo) Giordano. He graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1943. Frank married Florence "Red" Weigel on October 2, 1948 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kaukauna. Frank served in the Navy for three years during World War II. He worked at Thilmany Pulp and Paper as an ink and plate coordinator for 37 years until he retired in 1986. Frank was a member of the Quarter Century Club at Thilmany.
Frank enjoyed playing and watching sports, and was inducted into the Kaukauna Athletic Hall of Fame in 1976. He attended the University Wisconsin Fox Valley Extension. Frank was a member of the VFW, American Legion Post No. 41, and the Moose Lodge #953. He and Red enjoyed their winters in Florida for 18 years, where they would golf, bowl, and play cards. They also enjoyed camping, traveling, and times up north with their children. Frank and Red were charter members of the Cabaret Dance Club. Because of his failing eyesight Frank always carried his binoculars to see sporting events, dance reviews, neighborhood projects, TV, and to help him bowl. He especially loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Frank is survived by his wife of 67 years, Red; his children: Jeane, John (Bonnie), Jay (Nancy), Jerry (special friend Tracy) Giordana; grandchildren: Angela, Uriah (Monique), Nick, Jon (Brooke) Giordana, Damon (Marie), Dean (Amy), Davis, Valerie (fiancé Brandon) Voights, Melanie (David) Balthazor, Corey (special friend Chelsey), Brent (special friend Skye), Antonio Giordana, and Michael Mylen; son-in-law: David Voights; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Janice (Bob) Hammen; sisters-in-law: LaDonna, Lorraine "Butter", Sally Giordana; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, his daughters Wendy Voights and Joy Marie Giordana; brothers: Carl (Dolores), Joe, Emil, Jim (Sally), Bob (Pope), and Rich Giordana; sisters: Sr. Jilene, Philomena(Rudy) Skalmusky, Mary (Heine) Hubert, Lucille (Sonny) Schmidt, and other relatives.
Funeral services for Frank will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at SAINT KATHARINE DREXEL- ST. MARY SITE, 119 W 7th Street, Kaukauna with Fr. Jerry Pastors officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 11, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at BOETTCHER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2401 Fieldcrest Drive with a prayer service to conclude the evening. Visitation will continue the following day at church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. 920-766-2099. www.boettcherfamilyfuneral.com.
Besides being blessed with a wonderful family, he had many caring neighbors and loving friends all his life. Thank you to the staffs at AMC and Dr. Chercasky's office.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Mar. 9 to Mar. 11, 2016
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1924 - 2016 (91 years)
Has 4 ancestors and 10 descendants in this family tree.
Education - High School
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