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Frank Black

Lawrence, Kansas

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May 29, 1935 – August 21, 2025Frank Ronald Black, a native Kansan, died peacefully on August 21, 2025, in Littleton, Colorado at age 90, after a long battle with dementia. He was born on May 29, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas to Margaret and Charles Black and moved to Lawrence where he met his future...

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Hi Ginger. This is your old friend from Noblesville IN. So sorry to hear of Franks passing. I lost Bill in2017 from cancer. Tracy died in 2021 of ALS at the age of 58. Her son passed away one yr later of cancer. I recently moved to Terre Haute IN to be with Ron. Send me your address on Ron´s e mail.

Ginger, both Scott and I were saddened to learn of Frank's passing. We will always remember him with so much joy for life. He had a great gift in story telling and could make anyone laugh. We are sending you warm hugs from Utah.

My parents have known both Frank and Ginger for over 70 years. My Mom, Barbara Holladay Rohde, grew up in Lawrence and went to school with Ginger. My Dad, Ted Rohde, played football at KU with Frank. Both Frank and Ginger helped celebrate my mom´s 80 birthday in Colorado 10 years next month. So sorry to hear of his passing.

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Dear Ginger Great memories from LMHS football to visits in Colorado. Frank was the BEST. Power to you for your constant love for him. Much love, Duane Estes

My late husband knew Frank and Ginger from Grade school in Lawrence. Their families were friends. Both he and Norm were ROTC grads, played football and basketball ball together and kept in touch all over the world. Frank welcomed us with his smile, his laughter and stories, his joy and pride for Ginger and his boys. You will always be in our hearts and prayers.

I didn´t know Frank well but I do remember him from our memorable Talahinia trip, and he was always smiling! I also remember him dancing a little jig in place , in his 90 year old way, all of which tells me he was a very happy, fulfilled man, with a wonderful partner and family and will be truly missed.