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Frank Radosevich Obituary

Frank T. Radosevich

Des Moines

Frank T. Radosevich, 84, of Des Moines died Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 14 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery near Van Meter, IA.

Frank was born on June 5, 1929 in Melcher, IA, the youngest of the six children of Croatian immigrants, Louis and Johanna (Yacinich) Radosevich. He lived most of his life in Des Moines and graduated from Dowling High School in 1947. He was drafted by the St. Louis Browns minor league baseball team after high school. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He spent his career working in the lumber business.

He was a faithful member of Holy Trinity Church. He coached little league baseball and AAU basketball. He umpired for high school baseball and refereed for high school football. He enjoyed gardening, dogs and travel.

Those left to cherish his memory include wife of 58 years, Janice; three children, Marsha (Dr. William) Marshall of Lakeland, FL; Mark (Melanie) Radosevich and Mary Radosevich of Overland Park, KS; granddaughter, Katie Radosevich of Overland Park; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and five sisters.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Holy Trinity Church or the Animal Rescue League. Online condolences are welcome at www.IlesCares.com.



Published by the Des Moines Register on Oct. 12, 2013.
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What a great guy! Busted my butt a few times,but always a funny,die hard sports fan,great father who looked out for his family. My best!

Dave Olson

March 17, 2014

Dear Marsha;
Randy and I send our prayers to you and your family on the loss of your dad.
Regards
Randy & Kay Brown

October 14, 2013

Marsha,
It has been many, many years... Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dad.

Jane (Chevalier) Sehman

Jane Sehman

October 14, 2013

Marsha and Bill,

Fred and I are thinking of you and your family, especially today, and are sending love and sympathy across the miles.

Love you,

Sheila

Sheila Lotterhos

October 14, 2013

Mark...so sorry to hear of your dads passing....prayers going out to all.

Betty McCauley Hesseltine

October 12, 2013

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