George A. Frank

George A. Frank, 88, of Westphalia, Kansas passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Vintage Park in Ottawa. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, Westphalia, 10:30 A.M., Friday, January 10, 2014. A Wake Service and Rosary will be said at 7:00 P.M., Thursday, January 9, 2014 at St. Teresa’s Church. Interment St. Teresa’s Cemetery, Westphalia, Kansas. George was born on November 9, 1925 in Montrose, Colorado, the son of Joseph Sr. and Elizabeth (Kippes) Frank. He lived in Crook, Colorado, graduating from Crook High School with the class of 1943. He then moved to Denver, Colorado where he attended Regis College and Colorado Tech University for Horology, learning the watchmaking trade. He joined the United States Army in 1946 to 1947 and faithfully served his country. He attained the rank of Private and received the World War II Victory Medal. On May 1, 1950 George was united in marriage with Mary C. Blaufuss in Westphalia, Kansas. Mary survives of the home. George was a lifelong farmer and in his younger years worked on the family farm, topping beets and operating irrigation systems. He also worked as a watchmaker and package deliverer while in Denver. Survivors include his wife; nine children, Georgene Caoile and husband John of Raymore, Missouri; Dr. Mary Frank of Lawrence, Kansas; Stephen Frank and wife Jean of Colony, Kansas; Dorothy Wittry and husband Alan of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Loretta Rowland-Kitley and husband Ralph Kitley of Summerfield, North Carolina; Dr. Donna Richardson and husband Dr. Norbert of Columbia, Missouri; Fr. Paul Frank of Red Cloud, Nebraska; Barbara Penn and husband Stephan of Leawood, Kansas; and Dr. Kenneth Frank and wife Shelly of Ottawa; twenty-eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Coster of Montrose, Colorado and Clara Martin of Los Angeles, California; and sisters-in-law, Shirley Frank; Marilyn Frank; and Carol Frank. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathleen Frank; parents; siblings, Catherine Haberkorn; Francis Frank; Rosemary Holbrook; Joseph Frank; Anthony Frank; Irene Molzen; Christina Frank; Teresa Frank; Carl Frank; Venantius “Vernie” Frank; Clemens Frank; John Frank; Joseph Frank; Jacob Frank; Apolonia “Abby” Braun; Christina Braun; and Lucina Braun; brothers and sisters-in-law, August Haberkorn; Thelma Frank; Albert Holbrook; Ruby Frank; and Eldon Molzen. He was a member of the Lions Club and Knights of Columbus. In his 88 years of life, George was passionate in his love for his wife and family, his Catholic faith, song, farming, sports, and telling stories. George never met a stranger and he loved giving to others. He will be greatly missed. The family suggests memorial contributions to George Frank Memorial Fund c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067. An online Guest Book is available at www.dengelmortuary.com.