Frank D. McKirnan

1956 - 2014

Frank D. McKirnan, 58, of Celina, died on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, at The Ohio State University Medical Center.
He was born on Feb. 2, 1956, to Daniel and Mary Jo McKirnan, both of whom are deceased.
On Sept. 5, 1981, he married Sue Amstutz, who survives in Celina.
Also surviving are his two daughters, Miranda McKirnan of Chicago; and Chelsea McKirnan of Toledo; brother Kevin (Cheryl) McKirnan of Celina; two sisters, Maureen (Mike) Hausfeld of Celina; and Jane (Lee) Riesen of Lebanon; mother-in-law Anna Lee Amstutz of Celina; brother-in-law Ron (Jacqui) Amstutz of Celina; three nephews, Dak Helentjaris of Austin, Texas; Ben Amstutz of Celina and Stuart Amstutz of Colorado Springs, Colo.; four nieces, Lillian Hausfeld of Celina; Margo (Jeremy) Sharpe of Cincinnati; Julie (Alan) Maines of Lebanon; and Lucy Riesen of Cincinnati; two great-nieces and one great-nephew.
He was a graduate of Celina Senior High School, Class of 1974. He attended the Colorado School of Mines, Northern Michigan University and the University of Missouri, from which he graduated in 1980 with a bachelor of science in business administration.
He was an owner and partner of McKirnan Brothers, Inc. He was actively involved in the city of Celina serving as president of Celina City Council, interim mayor of Celina, and president of the Celina Chamber of Commerce.
His family would like to thank the city of Celina for flying the city flags at half-mast in honor of his service to Celina.
He was a member of the Moose, Knights of Columbus and the Mercer County Elks, serving two terms as exalted ruler. Additionally, he was president of the Ohio Automatic Merchandising Association (OAMA).
He loved to sail, golf, snow ski and water ski. He enjoyed traveling with his family and friends. Spending time with his family filled his life with purpose and joy, especially his two girls.
Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Immaculate Conception Church in Celina, the Rev. Kenneth Alt officiating.
Calling hours will be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Alzheimer's Association.
Condolences may be sent to CiscoFuneralHome.com.