Photo courtesy of The Healy Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services - Aurora Facility
Nov 21, 1920 - Oct 6, 2012
Mike and Martha: Your father, my Uncle Ed, was a very special man. He was a great influence on me growing up. He set an example of love, patience, tenderness, strength and understanding to me and my brothers during our formative years He was the perfect older brother to Tuddy and Toby, who both felt comfort and protection from his steady hand. Uncle Ed (Aunt Elaine) will be forever missed. So sorry for your loss. Jeff & Michelle Frye
October 19, 2012
We love you Uncle Ed and are so very proud of you. You will live forever in our hearts and minds. Thoughts and prayers with Ed (Mike) and Elaine (Martha) and rest of family.
Jon Frye, Santa Barbara, CA
October 19, 2012
Ed and Elaine were my neighbors growing up and good friends of my parents. Ed kept an eye on everyone in the neighborhood to make sure everyone was ok. He was always around to say hi and check in. After my parents were gone it was always good to see Ed because he would talk about them with me. He loved his wife and missed her dearly.they both meant more to me then they will ever know.
Patti Gunter
October 14, 2012 | Sugar Grove, IL
Edward M. Frank, Jr., 91, passed away on October 6, 2012. He was a Construction Engineer in six states for thirty-seven years with the Burlington Railroad. His favorite work was on the many bridges along and over the Mississippi River.Ed completed his thirty missions, including D-Day, on a Lead Crew as Armorer, Tailgunner, and Observer. He flew on the Liberator and the Flying Fortress. On returning, Ed served as a Tow Target Operator at Kingman Air Base on the Marauder. He collected everything from motorcycles to beautiful cruets and loved all dogs. He was a life member of the American Railway Engn. Assn., Maint of Way Club of Chicago, 490th Bomb Grp. Assn., & 8th Air Force Historic Society.He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 yrs., Elaine (Pasnick) Frank and sister, Helen (Steven) Gerard. Survivors include; son, Edward Michael Frank of Des Plaines; daughter, Elaine Martha (Lee) Poska of Willowbrook; grandson, David (Linda) Poska; granddaughter, Michelle (Brian) Henkel, great grandchildren, Julia, Alexander, Emily Poska and Lauren Henkel; brother, Donald (Katharine) Frank; sister, Gertrude (Charles) Frye and sister-in-law, Florence (Peter) Prindiville.A Private Service will be held at Lincoln Memorial Park.
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