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Martin Harold "Marty" Frank

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Frank, Martin Harold "Marty" Of Waukesha, passed away on Dec. 18, 2007, at the age of 66. Marty was Chairman of the Board of ProHealth Care, member of the Board of Waukesha Memorial Hospital and Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. He was President of the La Casa de Esperanze Foundation, a founding board member of the Fox River Development Foundation, member of the Board of Trustees of Carroll College, member of the Board of the Ten Chimneys Foundation, member of Legatus International, Chair of the capital campaigns for La Casa de Esperanza which raised over $7 million, Board member of MRA-Management Association, and member of the Board of WOW Workforce Development Board. Marty was given many recognitions through the years, being most proud of the Marty Frank Board Room at La Casa de Esperanza, the Don Richards Leadership Award from the Waukesha Chamber of Commerce; the Outstanding Alumnus Award from Carroll College, among others. He was also honored with his photo along with his father's photo on a welcome plaque at the Waukesha Family YMCA, dedicating the Welcome Center to the two Franks. Mary was also a member of the Waukesha Rotary Club and St. Mary's Catholic Church. Marty will be deeply missed by his wife, Suzanne Ricotta Frank, his children: Chadd (Effie) Frank of Waukesha; Elizabeth (Tom) Lang of Chicago; and Brenton "B.J." Frank of Fort Worth, TX. He is further survived by his grandchildren: Sofia and Anthony of Waukesha; his brother: Gerald P. Frank of Mauston, other beloved aunts, uncles, a niece, nephews cousins and friends. The funeral mass of Christian burial for Marty will be held on Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 at 6:00 PM, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 225 S. Hartwell Ave., Waukesha. The very Rev. James T. Volkert officiating. The visitation will be from 12 noon until the time of mass at the church. Interment will take place on Sat. Dec. 22, 2007 at 9:30 AM, at Prairie Home Cemetery (meet at the cemetery office). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the La Casa de Esperanza Foundation, 410 Arcadian Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation S.W. WI, 2825 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, WI 53222; St. Mary's Catholic Church, 225 S. Hartwell Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186; Waukesha Memorial Hospital Foundation, 725 American Ave., Waukesha, WI 53188; Waukesha Family YMCA, 320 E. Broadway, Waukesha, WI 53186; Ten Chimneys Foundation, P.O. Box 225, Genesee Depot, WI 53217 or Carroll College, 100 N. East Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the nursing staff of the Regional Cancer Center at Waukesha Memorial Hospital and AngelsGrace Hospice. Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home 237 N. Moreland Blvd. Waukesha, WI 53188 www.waukeshasfuneralhome.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Dec. 20 to Dec. 23, 2007.

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Carrie Saglam

December 25, 2007

To the Frank family,
I was deeply sadended to hear of Martys passing, and send my condolences to you all. He was by far the most exceptional person I have ever met, and he will be sorely missed by so many. He touched so many lives during his own, and will always have a place in many hearts. Thank you for sharing his talents with us all. God bless,

Kirsten Bjork-Jones

December 20, 2007

It seems as if all of my memories of “Dad Frank” involve major life events. From high school and college graduations to family get togethers and weddings. Liz and my lives shared parallel events and every step of the way the Frank’s were sharing these special moments alongside my family. I had never seen so much joy and pride in every aspect of Mr. Frank’s being than at Liz’s wedding. Of course the happiness of seeing your only daughter get married would bring pride to “Dad Frank,” but I had been there for so many important events – this day was definitely truly special. Mr. Frank was beaming with love and happiness and even though this was Liz’s day this was his day as well. Mr. Frank was so proud of his radiant daughter and so thrilled to show off his new son-in-law, he was so consumed in the day and ready to share in the excitement that new love brings. I too feel so blessed that some of these same emotions Mr. Frank brought to Liz and Tom’s wedding he brought to my wedding celebration. I will always cherish and remember the kind words of love and support spoken in the months before my wedding. It s hard to believe that after so many years I will not hear “how are things going kid” spoken by “Dad Frank,” but I know that just by knowing “Dad Frank” my life has been changed forever. You will be missed, but not forgotten, your memory and spirit will live on in the lessons you instilled in your children – that includes all of us privileged to call you Dad.

Patty Weber-Schmidt

December 20, 2007

Dearest Sue and family,
My deepest felt sympathy to you and yours. Marty was and always will be a special and inspiration person in my life. My prayers and thoughts,

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