Edward G. Frank
Born: April 6th, 1925
Died: April 25th, 2013
Obituary
Mr. Edward G. Frank, 88, of Oakville, died at 2:16 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2013, at his home under the care of Great River Hospice.
Born April 6, 1925 in Oakville, he was the son of John and Rose Vierling Frank. On March 4, 1950 he married Delores "Dee" Moherman in Burlington. She preceded him in death on June 30, 1996.
Mr. Frank was an Army veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Theatre, Philippines and Japan. He was a Huron High School graduate, who farmed all his life. Mr. Frank attended Oakville-Mediapolis Apostolic Christian Church of Mediapolis. He was a member of Des Moines County Swine Association, Des Moines County Fair Board, V.F.W. and the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and golfing.
Survivors include three brothers, John Frank of Mt. Pleasant, Norman Frank of Oakville and Kenneth Frank of Waynesboro, Virginia; three sisters, Evelyn Schmidt of West Bend, Ruth Pflederer of Tremont, Illinois and Betty Frank of Nashville, Tennessee and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother and one sister.
Friends may call from noon until 6 p.m. Sunday, April 28th, at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. The family will also receive friends from 9 until 9:45 a.m. Monday prior to the time of service.
The funeral service for Mr. Frank will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 29th, at Oakville-Mediapolis Apostolic Christian Church of Mediapolis with the Ministers of the Church officiating. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the Mediapolis and Danville Fire Departments.