Gilbert (Gib) Frank's Obituary
Gilbert J (Gib) Frank, 96, was reunited with his wife Cynthia on Monday Aug 5, 2024. Gilbert was born on June 2, 1928, to Charles and Marion Frank in Oshkosh, WI. Gilbert served his country as an MP in the Air Force after World War ll. He met Cynthia while she was in Oshkosh training to be an RN. They were married on August 25, 1951, in Neillsville, WI, her hometown. Together they raised 12 children. Gilbert started and ended his working career at Morgan Doors in Oshkosh. In addition to Morgan Doors, he also held several part time jobs over the years including creating the best ice-skating rinks in the city of Oshkosh. Gilbert and Cynthia enjoyed taking road trips to visit their children. He also enjoyed fishing with his father-in-law on the Black River in Neillsville as well as helping his children with home improvement projects and their businesses.
Gilbert is survived by his children: Steve (Doris) Frank, Mary Chapman, Sue Wood, Nancy Frank, Pete (JoAnn Aulik) Frank, Barb (Dick) Adam, Jane (Jeff) Steiner, Tom Frank, Joan (Jim) Albert, Paul Frank, Kris (Mike) Cox, Linda (Tom) Ruddy. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his older brother Russ, 2 sisters-in-law, Lorraine Noll and Kathy Negaard, a daughter-in-law, Connie Frank, and a son-in-law, Roy Chapman.
Our family would like to extend a special thank you to Amanda, and Kim from Generations Hospice for the care they provided for our dad during his last days.
Another special thank you to Janet Weier. Dad couldn’t have asked for a better friend and neighbor.
We would like to thank Kenny Koch, who for the past several years provided a special friendship to Dad which meant so much to him.
We would also like to acknowledge Steve, Roy, and Sherry from “The Joint”.
As they were together in life, Mom and Dad will share a funeral service on Saturday August 17, 2024, at St Jude the Apostle Parish, Sacred Heart site. Visitation will be from 10-11 am followed by the funeral service at 11 am.
Per Mom and Dad’s wishes, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to their favorite charity, St Jude’s Children Hospital.
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