Frank G. Craig Sr.

Frank G. Craig, Sr. Battle Creek, Frank G. Craig, Sr., 87, died October 1, 2010. Frank was born October 30, 1922 to Wilson and Josephine (Clift) Craig in Battle Creek. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and went on the serve in the United States Army, earning the rank of Sgt. Frank worked for the United Steel and Wire Company since 1942, before his retirement in 1995. Frank married Wanda H. Wells in August of 1942, who preceded him in death in 1998. Frank was actively involved in the St. Paul Lutheran Church, serving as a trustee and as President from 1975 to 1997. He was a member of the AARP and a former member of General George A. Custer American Legion, Post #54. Frank is survived by his two children, Frank (Carol) Craig Jr. and Judy (Jim) Smith; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother, Richard Craig. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda; two sisters, Betty Jean Seward and June Valadick; and three brothers, William Craig, Clifford Craig, and Wilson Craig. At the request of the family, friends may call after 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 3, 2010 where they will be received from 3-6 p.m. at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Funeral services to celebrate Frank's life will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 4 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, officiated by Pastor Gary Siefert. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Frank and Wanda Craig Memorial Fund. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.