Photo courtesy of Smith Mortuary - Derby Chapel
Apr 9, 1933 - Jul 9, 2012
Dearest Billie just found out, so sorry for your loss of Frank. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Will talk soon. Love Linda Jabara
Linda Jabara
July 13, 2012 | Wichit, KS
Shannon and Family - I am so very sorry to have heard of your dad's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts are with you -
Susan Roberts
July 13, 2012 | Manhattan, KS
I so remember when our youngest, Caroline (only 5 or 6 at the time), told me that her favorite bus driver, Frank, had to retire because he had a broken heart. That is how I feel today. I hope you all know how much he was loved and how much we'll miss him!
Lisa Rouleau
July 11, 2012 | Derby, KS
Joni, I am so sorry for your loss.
Mary Ann Hildebrand
July 11, 2012 | Derby, KS
Billie, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. It was nice to run into you and Frank recently at breakfast and get to catch up. Miki and I are out of state at the moment, so we won't be able to make the services, but wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts.
Harley Dyer
July 11, 2012 | Derby, KS
So sorry to hear of your loss. Frank was such a nice man. We were always happy when he was the driver for a bus trip. He will be missed.
Peggy Dunning
July 10, 2012 | Macon, GA
Heartfelt condolences to all of Frank's family. He lives on in all of you. A great man that lead a great full life because of you. Frank, may you rest the peace eternal.
Hal Martin
July 10, 2012
Praying for the Sulanke Family that you will find peace & comfort, knowing Frank is in the arms of our lord and Savior. So very sorry for your loss.
Mike & Linda Omara
July 10, 2012 | Riverside, CA
Billie I am sorry for your loss I will miss frank
You are in my prayers
Nathan Thompson
July 10, 2012 | Wichita, KS
Derby – Sulanke, Frank C. age 79, passed away Monday, July 9, 2012. Visitation 1-8pm with family present 6-8pm Tuesday, July 10, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Funeral service 2pm Wednesday, July 11, at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn Blvd., Derby. Frank was born in Marshall, Michigan on April 9, 1933 to Frank C. Sulanke and Marian (Newton) Sulanke. He served in the United States Military and was a veteran of both the Korean and Vienam Wars. He retired in 1975 as a First Sergeant/Master Sergeant after serving over 23 years combined in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army. After his military career, Frank was employed by Beechcraft as an instructor and field tech, until retiring in 1992. He then went to work for Derby USD 260 for a total of 10 years.He is survived by his wife, Billie Sulanke; children, Michael (Rhea) Sulanke of Edmond, OK, Lori (Rick) Stevens of Phoenix, AZ, Joni Sulanke of Wichita, Rachael Sulanke of Wichita, Shannon Sulanke of Kansas City, KS and Jerry, David and Cindy of Jacksonville, FL, step-son Jeremy (Dynaa) Gallegos of Derby; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established with the church.
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