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Fond du Lac - Violet R. Frank (nee Vogel), of Fond du Lac, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born on March 31, 1938 in Jackson, WI, the daughter of the late William and Alma Vogel (nee Nicolaus). Violet graduated from Cedarburg High School in 1956 and on September 21, 1957, she married Dale Frank at David's Star Lutheran Church in Jackson. In January of 1971, they moved to Fond du Lac where they owned and operated the Empire Bar for over 17 years. Violet also worked at Faith Lutheran Church as a Secretary for 18 years. During retirement, she enjoyed visiting people in nursing homes, quilting, and baking. Violet was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Ladies of Faith, Faithful Quilters, and the Empire Social Club. Above all else, she loved the time spent with her family.
She will be missed by her husband, Dale; children, Jeanette (Gary) Gudex, Nancy (Reuben) Schmitz, Jeffrey (Brenda) Frank, and Gary Frank (special friend Mary Halada); grandchildren, Nicholas (Melissa) Gudex, Kimberly (Mitchell) Hoppe, Tyler (Stephanie) Gudex, Reuben Schmitz III, Benjamin (Emily) Schmitz, Rebekah Schmitz, Joshua (Annie) Schmitz, Mariah Frank, and Caleb Frank; great-grandchildren, Cassandra and Jonathon Gudex, Samuel Schmitz, Joshua Schmitz, Addison Hoppe, and Hunter Gudex; sisters-in-law, Betty Vogel and Maxine Frank. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandchildren, Mary Frank and Summer Violet Frank; brothers, Oliver Vogel and Elmer Vogel; sister, Leona Kurtz; brothers-in-law, William Kurtz, Orville Frank, Wilmer Frank; sister-in-law, Helen Frank.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Faith Lutheran Church, 55 Prairie Road Fond du Lac, WI. 54935. Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 pm with the Rev. David Haugly officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Faith Lutheran Church and School.
Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com.
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Steve and Sandy Dankert
February 10, 2021
We are so sad to hear of Vi’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to Dale and the family of Vi. Vi was a very special lady and will be sadly missed by all of those who knew her. Vi was the secretary of Faith Lutheran School where my husband taught. She was always so helpful and kind to the many people who stopped by. We are so sorry to hear of her passing.
Susie (Frank) Wheeler
January 19, 2021
Uncle Dale and family,
I’m so sorry to hear about Aunt Violets passing. I’ll always remember what a sweet, kind person she was. I’m sure she will be greatly missed.
January 18, 2021
Our prayers and sympathy to your family. Vi was a special friend of the Lemke family, we have many great memories, of stories told, of the adventures of Tom & Margo and Dale & Vi. Cherish those memories. ❤ Kevin & Kerrin Lemke
Sue Siegesmund
January 17, 2021
My deepest sympathy to you, Dale, and your family. Vi will be greatly missed at our social club get togethers. She was a dear lady and always ready to share a laugh or smile.
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