Vernon E. Frank Eagle River, Wisconsin Obituary

Vernon E. Frank

Vernon E. Frank, passed away at his home on Wednesday November 10, 2021 at the age of 86. He was born June 14, 1935 on his family farm in Caledonia, WI. He attended Trinity Lutheran School in Caledonia and graduated from Racine Lutheran High School in 1953. He worked at Jacobsen Manufacturingand The Mill Shop in Racine prior to moving to Three Lakes in December of 1975. He then worked as a custodian at Three Lakes School until his retirement. On October 1, 1955 he married his grade school friend and high school sweetheart, Pat Prochaska, and enjoyed 66 years of married life. He is survived by his wife: Pat; son Tim (Christine) Frank; grandsons: Christopher (Jennifer), Curtis (Ashley); step granddaughters: Rachel (Joe) Boehlen, Lindsey (Dillon) Probst; great grandchildren: Haylei Frank, Harper Frank, Owen Frank; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: John and Laura Frank; sister and brother-in-law: Alda (Otto) Uher; brother and sister-in-law: Marvin (Marjorie) Frank. A memorial service will be at 11am on Friday November 19, 2021 at Christ Lutheran Church in Eagle River, WI. Visitation will be held one prior to the service with Pastor Josh Odell officiating. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials to the Building Fund at Christ Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice. Special thanks to our Christ Lutheran family for your thoughts and prayers during the difficult time. Also, many thanks to Compassus for their wonderful hospice care.
June 14, 1935 - November 10, 202106/14/193511/10/2021
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Vernon E. Frank, passed away at his home on Wednesday November 10, 2021 at the age of 86. He was born June 14, 1935 on his family farm in Caledonia, WI. He attended Trinity Lutheran School in Caledonia and graduated from Racine Lutheran High School in 1953. He worked at Jacobsen Manufacturingand The Mill Shop in Racine prior to moving to Three Lakes in December of 1975. He then worked as a custodian at Three Lakes School until his retirement. On October 1, 1955 he married his grade school friend and high school sweetheart, Pat Prochaska, and enjoyed 66 years of married life. He is survived by his wife: Pat; son Tim (Christine) Frank; grandsons: Christopher (Jennifer), Curtis (Ashley); step granddaughters: Rachel (Joe) Boehlen, Lindsey (Dillon) Probst; great grandchildren: Haylei Frank, Harper Frank, Owen Frank; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: John and Laura Frank; sister and brother-in-law: Alda (Otto) Uher; brother and sister-in-law: Marvin (Marjorie) Frank. A memorial service will be at 11am on Friday November 19, 2021 at Christ Lutheran Church in Eagle River, WI. Visitation will be held one prior to the service with Pastor Josh Odell officiating. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials to the Building Fund at Christ Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice. Special thanks to our Christ Lutheran family for your thoughts and prayers during the difficult time. Also, many thanks to Compassus for their wonderful hospice care.

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19
Visitation
Friday, November 19 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
201 N 3rd St
Eagle River, WI 54521
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19
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Friday, November 19 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
201 N 3rd St
Eagle River, WI 54521
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Final Resting Place
Three Lakes Cemetery
1655 Superior Street
Three Lakes, WI 54562
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