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1938
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2025
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Frank Fusco Obituary
He was born Oct. 26, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois. Frank graduated from Downers Grove (Illinois) High School in 1957 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he spent four years active duty as a weather-observer technician and weather-data editor. His service included 1½ years overseas. He was honorably discharged with an E-4 rank in 1963. Back in the Chicagoland area, Frank worked as photographer and reporter for the Chicago Tribune.
Frank and his family relocated to Baxter County in 1976. He dabbled in a number of careers across the Twin Lakes Area, including small business ownership, real estate appraisal, journalism and ranching. However, his true passion was exercising his creative muscle through photography, woodworking and authoring historical fiction novels.
His personal interests and activities were equally expansive and included muzzleloader gun shooting, historical reenactment (mostly revolutionary period) and Ozark creative writing groups. He was a lifelong Republican who was active in local, state and national politics including participating as a representative of Arkansas at a Republican National Convention.
He was a member of the Masons, Shriners Hospital and the American Legion. He was also appointed to the Baxter County Selective Service board by Pres. Ronald Reagan and the Arkansas State Nursing Board by Gov. Mike Huckabee. He was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
Frank will be remembered for his active involvement in many volunteer and leadership roles in many local community organizations.
He is survived by his son, Dr. Evan (Dr. Tamara McAlister) Fusco, his daughter, Danielle (Keith) Diemer, three grandchildren, Amarra, Heath and Brendan Fusco; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna (Jones); son Brent; sister Dorey Nott; and parents Mario and Dorothy Fusco.
Services will be at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas on Friday, June 20. Masons and Shriners Hospital may attend the Masonic Last Rites honor ceremony at 2 p.m. Visitation will be at 3 p.m. with funeral services at 4 p.m. Immediately following, at the mausoleum, will be a military honor guard and interment; all are welcome to attend.
In lieu of flowers, Frank would appreciate it if you would consider a donation to his long-time passion, the Shriners Hospital for Children: https://lovetotherescue.org
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Tom Short
June 28, 2025
I knew Frank from the Baxter Republican Committee. It was always nice to see him and talk to him. He was a very nice man and I will miss seeing him
Molly Turner-Niece
June 20, 2025
Sending condolences! Uncle Frank was always kind to me and it was evident that he loved his family greatly!
Jay Caughron
June 19, 2025
I first got antiquated with Frank on some wookworking forums. We got together a few time at each other home and always had a good time talking woodworking and woodturning I called him my friend and will miss him dearly.
RIP my Friend
Fellow Woodworker
June 19, 2025
I only knew Frank virtually through the internet and our mutual interest in woodworking, but want to send condolences to Frank's family. He was a good man and strong in his convictions. He enjoyed telling stories of his many varied experiences and sharing his opinions. He will be missed by many.
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