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Norman Daniel (Dan) Frank II, 61, an entrepreneur and lawyer, passed away Feb. 7 at his home in Mission, Texas. He died after a yearlong battle with esophageal cancer.
Born Nov. 1, 1948 in Salt Lake City, Utah to lawyer William Spiegelberg Frank and Vatia H. Albright, Ph.D., Frank was a successful entrepreneur and lawyer in McAllen. He also was president of the Reynaldo G. Garza School of Law in Mission, Texas in the mid '90s.
Dan owned a Radio Shack dealership in McAllen where he sold, at that time, state-of-the-art TSR80 computers, one of the first computers for small businesses and consumers. He was the first mail-order computer company to advertise in the Wall Street Journal and as a result his dealership became Radio Shack's largest franchisee.
Dan also was involved in the real estate industry in Texas as well as in London and in Kazakhstan. He was a self-made businessman, owning several business ventures, including a printing company. Mr. Frank was also very active in the Rio Grand Valley business community as a former president of the Mission Chamber of Commerce and former president of the Mission Industrial Foundation. Mr. Frank also ran for a seat in the Texas State House of Representatives for District 41 in 1990.
A major with the Texas Civil Air Patrol, Frank over the years owned and operated a helicopter and various fixed-wing planes, including an amphibious sea plane.
Mr. Frank earned an undergraduate degree in engineering from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ("VPI"), a Masters in business administration from University of Texas, Pan American and a Law degree (JD) from the Reynaldo G. Garza School of Law.
Survivors are his wife, Anara, and children Tamaris, Danny and Alkestis; his mother, Vatia H. Albright, his brother Robert. H. Frank and sister-in-law, Nikii, of McLean, Va.; sister Geanne Frank of Palos Verdes, Calif.; three nephews and one niece.
Services will be held at St. Jude Thadeus Church, 505 S. Ironwood in Pharr, TX on Friday, February 12, 2010 at 10 am.
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for NORMAN FRANK
April 24, 2010
I am saddened to learn of Norm's (his VT name). I first met him in early September, 1967 at a YMCA camp, elective for entering VT freshman. Our friendship was not immediate, but it endured from that time until his passing. He was a good friend, and I always enjoyed hearing of his adventures. Our most recent communications centered on his recent marriage, and the joy he felt in being a father. We shared laughs about how he would relate to young children given his age at their births. Small in physical stature, but huge in his zeal for life and his friends. I shall miss this great man and imaginative friend.
Stephen K. Fox
Oakton, Virginia
Peggy Corbett Williams
March 6, 2010
Just happened to learn of Danny's death. Very fond memories of a much younger Danny as our next door neighbor in Virginia. Deepest sympathy to Vatia, Geanne, & Bob
Hadley & Susie Stonner
February 22, 2010
Danny,
We will always treasure your friendship and miss very much. Please know that our prayers are with you and and your family during this difficult time.
Andy Abeles
February 20, 2010
I will miss my closest first cousin Danny so much. We grew up on the East coast togeather. I will never forget the happy times we shared as children. Our family trips to DC, the trip to Florida and of course the times with our Grandparents in NY. Dan represents the epitome of the phrase "the Good Die Young"..God Bless you Danny!
Leticia Gonzalez
February 15, 2010
Mr. Dan Frank was my boss back in the time when I was a young mother and really needed a job. Thank you and Vatia H. Albright for taking a gamble with me. My most sincere condolences go out to your family. May God Bless you always.
Norma Meza
February 15, 2010
My deepest sympathy to you and all your family. Dan was a wonderful neighbor and friend. He will be missed dearly by those whose lives he touched.
Norma Meza, Mission,Tx.
Curtis & June Davis
February 13, 2010
Dear Vatia, Geane, and Robert, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Thinking of you at this time. Please call if you get a chance.
Sincerely,
Curtis Davis family
Carlos Quintana
February 12, 2010
Dan and I went to school together. Took the same classes. and Shared many hours flying airplanes. We landed the sea plane many time on the water of Zapata Lake. Had lots of fun together. Also, Played many rounds of golf together.
A friend of friends. I was so very sorry to hear of his passing. Will miss him dearly.
February 12, 2010
Our sincere condolences to those who loved Dan, he was a good friend and mentor. We will always remember him.
Rick and Reyna
February 12, 2010
May you be comforted with wonderful memories of your lives together with Dan. He was a good man, I enjoyed working for him on several projects. May God Bless You James Kooiman Charisma Const.
February 11, 2010
Dan Frank was my friend. My condolences to his family. Fernando Dela Garza and Family. (MIssion,Texas)
DR. JACOBO HOHENSTEIN & STAFF
February 11, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dan Diaz
February 11, 2010
Dan, you will be missed by many, your kindness over the years will be remembered forever by all those you touched.
Michael McPeak
February 11, 2010
Dan, you were there for many of us... & we're here for you & your's. Enjoy being free of pain. We'll see you soon.
Matt Eller
February 11, 2010
We will miss Dan very much. He was a good friend and a kind man. LOVE Matt Eller and Ava Mcpeak.
February 11, 2010
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. DAN WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
BOB McCREERY AND STAFF
McCREERY AVIATION CO.
Marlou Levine
February 11, 2010
To the Family of Dan Frank:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your memories are your treasure for ever.
Dan was a good friend to many!
Marlou Levine and Family
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