Frank Andrew Wizner

Frank Andrew Wizner - born 11/30/1923 in Saginaw MI. He was the youngest of 14 children born to Peter and Anna Wizner. Entered into eternal rest March 17, 2006 after a short illness. Frank graduated from St. Andrews Catholic School and entered U. S. Army in 1943. He served in the European Theater with 142 regiment 36 infantry division, was wounded twice in combat and later received the bronze star. After leaving the service he met and married Ellen A Pettis of Hemlock MI. He is survived by his wife of 58 years and 3 children, Michael (Barbara A) of Phoenix, Robert (Chris) of Hemlock Mi, and Barbara E. (Andrew) of Phoenix. He is also survived by one brother Leo and one sister Theresa both of Saginaw MI. He also leaves 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Frank is retired from Dow Corning of Midland, MI. In his later years he did volunteer work for the Joe Foss Institute of Scottsdale, educating young people as to there responsibilities as citizens. A memorial service will be held Friday March 24, 2006, 10:30am at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd. Family suggests donations be made in his name to Hospice of the Valley, 2619 E Pierce, HOV unit, 2nd flr, Phx AZ 85008-6092.