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Frank Joseph Gunkel

West Palm Beach, Florida

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Family-Placed Funeral Notice FRANK JOSEPH GUNKEL Age 86 of West Palm Beach, passed away on December 31, 2003. Frank was born on August 2, 1917 in Philadelphia, Pa. to August and Mary Gunkel. After graduating from Onley High School Frank was signed to a professional baseball contract with...

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One last toast to the "best big brother" of a truely wonderful family! We know you're up there watching over us. We miss you and will always love you.
Punkin, Alan & Alan A.

Dear Lee,Our condolence of your loss of Frank.

Dear Family: We have lost our big brother. What a wonderful guy he was. When he walked into the room he made you smile. He was so special, even when he would tell me he hated Pete because he was on the golf course without him. We had many long telephone conversations which I will always remember. Rest in peace Brother. We all loved you.

To my dear cousin Craig, Kate and family members:

Because of the distance between us we have not spent lots of time together, but that hasn't kept us from making wonderful memories, nor from building strong family bonds.

Just a few years ago Aunt Mary and Uncle Pete provided all us Gunkel's the opportunity to spend some truly wonderful time together on a cruise to the Bahammas. I had such a great time watching the Gunkel's talk, laugh and dance together. What...

Dear Craig & family,
Linda and I were saddened to hear of your dad’s passing. He was a good man and I have many fond memories of him.
I remember years ago, when we lived in Jersey, going with my dad and Uncle Frank to a special Philadelphia sporting goods store to buy my first big time baseball glove. It’s the only glove I’ve ever had. I used it all my ball-playing days and up through my playing catch with Scott.
I also remember, after we moved to Kentucky, staying with...

I have many great memories,of Fran especially during his baseball career---I loved him and was very proud of him. He was the best dance partner I ever had. He will be missed. I had a note from him last week Love to Craig,Kate and family

To Cousin Craig and family...
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. I will never forget his great dance moves with Mother! He is dancing no doubt now, or perhaps playing some baseball....
Love, Marlene, Silas and Claiborne

Dear Lee, Craig, Kate and Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of your husband and father, and our brother and uncle. Frank will be missed very much.

Love,
Ann, Maryann, Monica and Roy

dear pop pop i hope you lived a good life and thank you for coming to grandparents day. i will work hard and be the best catcher and be a great baseball player just like you.