Frank R. Goldak

Frank R Goldak, age 67, of Chesterton, IN, passed away on December 23, 2023. Born on July 8, 1956, to John and Anne (Rausch) Goldak, Frank was raised in Evanston and graduated from Northwestern University where he was a first baseman for the Wildcats. For 35 years he worked as a broker-with the fitting badge, HYPR-at the CME, which is where he met his beloved wife, Kimberly Parrilli Goldak. As she puts it, "Frank is the bread to my butter." Always a jokester and unfailingly constant, Frank was cherished by many, even if his insistence on not owning a cell phone made it a little harder to get in touch. He loved gardening, reading crime and spy thrillers with his dog Jicky and a bowl of Haribo Goldbears, and spending time with neighbors on his Meals on Wheels deliveries. While he left too suddenly, knowing the last few years were some of his happiest, as he embraced life and finally said "Yes," will remain a source of comfort and joy in the days and years ahead. Along with his wife, he leaves behind his children Darlina and Max; his two sisters, Jennifer (Bob) Dore and Adrienne (Steve) Fisher, both of Deerfield, Illinois; and other family whom he loved dearly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Zachary Steele. Memorial mass for Frank will be held on January 4, 2024, at 10am, at St. Ann of the Dunes, in Beverly Shores, IN. Arrangements have been entrusted to Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home. Kindly omit flowers.