Gerald G. Frank

GERALD G. FRANK

Gerald G. Frank, age 79, of Menomonie, WI passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at the Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie, after battling Cancer and Parkinson's.

Gerald was born October 7, 1929 in Menomonie, WI to George and Tena (Finder) Frank. He was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church. He grew up in the Menomonie area. Gerald attended Evergreen Valley School and Menomonie High School. He then went to work for AT&T. Gerald married Ethel Holzhueter on June 14, 1951 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Menomonie where he became an active member. They farmed together west of Menomonie for 4 years. Gerald and his family moved to town in 1956. He then worked as a milk hauler, trucker and an employee at Wisconsin Milling Company. In 1993, Gerald retired after 23 years of working as a custodian at UW Stout. Following his retirement, Gerald and his wife enjoyed vacationing by taking many bus trips throughout the U.S. He found much pleasure in fishing and doing woodwork projects. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Gerald is survived by his wife of 57 years, daughter Marilyn (Mark) Smith of Tomahawk, son Gary (Jane) Frank of Cleveland, MN daughter LeAnn (Kelly) Kadinger of Menomonie, granddaughters Liz and Ellen Frank of Cleveland, MN, grandsons Keith and Kyle Kadinger of Menomonie, brothers Eugene (Evelyn) Frank, Richard (Nancy) Frank, sisters Marian Strand, Arlene (Don) Eiseth, sister-in-law Jean Frank all of Menomonie and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother James Frank, sisters-in-law Katherine Frank and Clarice Klatt and brother-in-law Vernon Strand.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, March 23, 2009 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Pastor Steve Schmeling officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Sunday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Attn: Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780; St. Paul's Lutheran Church or donors choice.

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