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Frank Verkuilen Obituary

Frank W. Verkuilen died suddenly at home on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, exactly 2 weeks before his 75th birthday. He was born on October 19, 1936 in Athens, WI and moved with his family to Milwaukee at age 5. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy Verkuilen. On October 19, 1957, he married the former Marlene Albrecht.

Upon Frank's retirement from Briggs & Stratton as a tool and machine designer, he and Marlene moved to Oshkosh, which he loved for its small-town ambiance and friendly folks. He enjoyed everything about aviation, military history (especially WWII), road trips, "Up North", sports, fishing, movies, supporting the Oshkosh Firefighters and many other charities, and spending time with his family. He detested and abhorred pills, Democrats, and traffic roundabouts. Though he was unable to serve in the armed forces, he had the spirit of an ace pilot.

Frank is survived by his wife, Marlene ("Dolly"); his daughter, Dawn (Gary Andrade) of Greenfield, WI; his son, Bill (Diane) of Milwaukee; his adored and adoring grandchildren, Maxsim, Dennis, Elizabeth, and Mary; his brothers, Larry (Kathy) and John (Sharon); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents and 4 brothers.

Funeral services for Frank will be Saturday October 8, 2011 at 11:00 am in the Fiss and Bills Poklasny Funeral Home, the Rev. William Van de Kreeke officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the Funeral Home Saturday from 9:30 am until the time of services.

Surely the angel, have greeted him with a bottomless cup of coffee and his pilot wings. He will be dearly missed until we all meet again.

Fiss and Bills Poklasny Funeral Home

865 S. Westhaven Dr.

920-235-1170

fissbillspoklasny.com

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Published by Oshkosh Northwestern on Oct. 7, 2011.

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Pollyanna Kepperling(Bopp)

October 11, 2011

Hi Marlene, I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. I remember him at trapshooting and he always had an awesome sense of humor and a smile for everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vaughn Bopp

October 11, 2011

I worked with Frank several years at Briggs, He was one of our trap team members for quite awhile also, He was an outstanding man, very trustworthy and respectful. He will be missed. My heart goes out to you in your time of loss.

Susan Czysz

October 8, 2011

Auntie Di, Dawn and Billy..my thoughts and prayers are with you always..I love all of you so very much. I am so very sorry for the loss of Uncle Frank..he was an amazing person and will be missed dearly. God bless you all..

Susie (Brahm) Czysz

Tom Hopefl

October 7, 2011

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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