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for Franklin Whitmer
Sandy Evenson
November 17, 2011
Frank simply cannot be gone. He lives on in his zest for life of what I knew in Wichita. Working with him @ Channel 12 was always fun.
Frankie, we're all with U and Flora, love to you!
Sandy Evenson, Overland Park, KS
Dustin Ebaugh
October 9, 2011
Frankie! I can't believe you're gone. I know you are in a better place. You will be missed, a great deal. You were a true gem of a man and I will always recall all the fond memories of our time together. Bless You.
Steve Shook
September 14, 2011
Frank was one of my most favorite officials, always positive,very conscientious and really seemed to enjoy his officiating. He was also a great mentor to young officials! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. RIP, Frank.
Doug Lynam
September 12, 2011
Frank was a great guy...and always went out his way to make people feel welcome. One of my best birthdays was when he took my picture and then it was posted forever on the wall there. He will truly be missed
Aja Radler-Drake
September 12, 2011
If anyone has taught us how to live life to the fullest,it was Frank.
My dear friend,may you rest in peace.
jess martin
September 11, 2011
Will not forget the time at morts with you....so sad to hear the news. Your family, especially sweet flora, in my thoughts. Rest in peace.
September 9, 2011
Frankie, I still say the prayer every night that you taught me. It has gotten me through many a tough time and keeps me grateful to this day for all that I have. You're A number 1 in everyone's life that had the good fortune of crossing your path. You knew no stranger and were the best host and friend anyone could ever imagine! People enter your life for a reason, season or a lifetime. You were all of the above. You will never be forgotten as your spirit lives on in so many of us - FOREVER! Thank God I found you as I am a much better person for knowing you! Thank you again and my sincerest and deepest condolences to your family, friends, and your beautiful girls at Morts! Goodbye for now!
Scott Goossen
September 8, 2011
Mort's won't be the same without you. I remember handing you a cigar right after you bought the place.
Rachael Kimble
September 8, 2011
Mort's will never be the same. Frank was one of my favorite people. I will certainly miss him.
David Thompson
September 8, 2011
Frank, thanks for the good times. Morts will never be the same. Rest in peace.
Aaron Vierthaler
September 8, 2011
A sad passing to an old friend.
Burgandy Dreiling
September 8, 2011
We are glad we were able to work with you and meet you.. Next year on the football field it won't be the same and you will be missed!
April & Burgandy
Your Ball Babes :)
Bill Maness
September 8, 2011
Heavy D...a nickname you so richly deserved. You were a dear friend, a great sounding board and I will miss our late night talks at Morts. Jack and Flora, John and all your family at Morts will be in our prayers. Thinking of you will always bring a smile to my face and a tear to my ear. RIP dear buddy.
Janis Cerullo
September 7, 2011
Frank...you will be missed. You were one of a kind. Adam Cerullo
Julie&Aaron Graves
September 7, 2011
Thanks for all the memories! You will be missed.
Julie&Aaron Graves
September 7, 2011
thanks for all the great memories frank! you will be missed.
September 7, 2011
I had the pleasure of meeting Frank thru out my visits to Wichita.He was a unique person,and a good friend of my brother Moe.He had a generous heart and a hugh smile.My prays for his family and friends is that the love that surrounds you and the prayers that uphold you be the hope that sustains you for the days to come.Doreen,Buffalo,NY
Rhonda Dorris
September 7, 2011
Frank always had a way of making you feel like you were the most important person in the room when he would talk to you! What a special man! Frank will always have a place in the hearts of all that had the blessing of knowing him! FRANK, May your legacy shine on forever!
Will miss your smiling face at Morts but you will ALWAYS be there in Spirit! Heartfelt prayers to all of your family and friends!
Lorie Exline
September 7, 2011
Such a wonderful man to leave this earth so early in life - your smile and warm hugs will be missed.....
Lorie
Mo Zahr
September 7, 2011
Frankie, you will always be around and in our hearts, we have a lot of great and fun memories, you will be missed.
September 7, 2011
Frank was a very special guy who I always enjoyed seeing when I was in town at Morts. I will always remember his graciousness and the enthusiasm we shared for our Harley Davidson Street Glides. He left us much too soon, and we are all poorer for his absence from our lives. Rest in peace, Frank.
David Holstead, Topeka, Kansas
Bob Lee
September 7, 2011
Whenever I hear New York, New York, I've always thought of you. Thank you and rest in peace.
Andrea Newman
September 7, 2011
My sincerest sympathy goes to your girls at Morts, family, and friends. You were a wonderful, generous man who always brought a smile to my face! I enjoyed working for you and visiting Morts whenever I was in town. Heaven has received an amazing angel. You will be forever remembered. Peace Be With You!
Ty, Shawna & Larkspur Staff
September 7, 2011
Frank you will be dearly missed from your Larkspur family. We had many laughs and always looked forward to seeing that smiling face. You were a wonderful man and friend to us all. Our deepest sympathies to Flora & Jack and the rest of your family as well as your Morts family. You will never be forgotten.
Fistful Of Nickels
September 7, 2011
Frank was a musicians best friend. He supported the Wichita music scene and never wavered. Live music 6 nights a week was and still is unheard of in Wichita. We will miss your smile your firm handshake and always thanking us for playing at your place. We thank you Frank for all the years you gave us a place to play our music. Rest in peace Frank.
Nicholas Stanley
September 7, 2011
Frank, you will be missed in Wichita and most importantly at Mort's. The walls are filled with friends of whom have hearts filled with the joys and love that you helped to provide to Wichita.
John & Chris Huber
September 7, 2011
Our thoughts & prayers are with the entire family. Frank is "home" now.
September 6, 2011
Frank I can not imagine living life with out you. No matter what I did or where I went you always had my back. In officiating or being with friends and family we were always together. I still don't know how to go on with out you but I will always cherish the moments we had. 16 years of best buddies! We had a salute to you at the Howard Inn with all your officiating buddies and a few coaches Sunday night. We told Frank stories and it made us remember how much we love you. Thanks for the memories.
Howard
September 6, 2011
Frankie, Rest in peace, my good friend. I will miss the plane rides to Vegas, eating at Bautista's Italian Restaurant and wagering on sports! Will miss dinner at the Howard Inn.
Your friend James Espinoza
Willi Sebastian
September 6, 2011
We'll miss you Frank.
Thanks for the memories.
The Swing Daddies
Karen Smith
September 6, 2011
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Blessings
Pat Greenway
September 6, 2011
RIP Frank. Thanks for all your support of Make-A-Wish over the years and all the good times TWC shared at Mort's.
September 6, 2011
Frank was a great guy and a fellow official and I know he is in a better place. My sincere thoughts and prayers for your family. Mike Fyler
Kim Kretchmar
September 6, 2011
My mentor, my freind. I will miss you.
Janelle Baker
September 6, 2011
I'm going to miss you so much uncle frank. Glad I got to talk to you before you passed. Love you so much.
Linda & Craig Hill
September 6, 2011
Frank, you have been such a great friend, you were more like family to us. We've had many fun vacations together. We will treasure all the motorcycle rides we shared with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with Flora, Jack and the girls at Mort's. We lost a great man and a dear friend. Rest in peace, my friend!
Gordon Kratz
September 6, 2011
Frank was more than an official and an entrepreneur. He was a good friend. I always looked forward to the opportunities I had to spend time with him. My life is better for knowing him. God bless you my friend. Until we meet again, rest in peace!
Inger Shepherd
September 6, 2011
Frank, you will be very missed. May you find peace in a better place now.
Marsha Finney-Hatcher
September 6, 2011
Thank you Frank for being such a great friend to me. You always had a smile on your face and words of wisdom to share. Glad I was able to run into you not long ago when you were leaving St.Joe. RIP
September 6, 2011
Frank you will be missed. You always had a smile that made your guests feel welcome. Mort's will not be the same without you, sorry to say.Glad I got to know you. Prayers for your family. God Bless,
Pam Thompson
Matt Flesher
September 6, 2011
Wichita has lost a great host and a true friend. We will miss his warmth and good humor, as well as his hospitality. Rest well, Frank.
Jim Bachman
September 6, 2011
Frank you were a good guy, may you rest in peace. My deepest sympathies to your family for their loss, and thanks for all the words of encourgment over the years. Jim Bachman
Chris Cotter
September 6, 2011
You left us too soon, Frank. You were a good mentor to me growing up in my young officiating career. Peace Be With You and my thoughts and prayers are now with your family and friends. God Bless.
September 6, 2011
My sincerest sympathy goes to your family. You were always so kind. May God bless your family during this time.
Lanie Hladik
Kristen McGovern
September 6, 2011
Rest In Peace Frank. You will be missed by many.
September 6, 2011
We are fortunate to have know Frank from our visits to Wichita. He was always a cheerful, friendly guy with a big smile you won't forget! You will be missed by so many. Our love and prayers to The Family and Friends.
Gus and Joyce
Buffalo,NY
September 6, 2011
You have our sympathies for the loss of your brother. John and Barb Allyn
Mike Zeiner
September 6, 2011
Thank you for all the tremendous memories and my sincerest sympathy for your family Frank. May you rest in peace.
Brian Chamberlin
September 6, 2011
My condolences and heart felt sympathy go out to Frank's family. Frank was a dear friend and fellow official. We had many great laughs over the years during our miles and miles of travel officiating football and basketball. Frank will be remembered my many as a true friend and entrepreneur who lived life to its fullest. He will truly be missed by all those who had the fortnunate opportunity to know him and his presence will surely be missed. God Bless.
Love
September 6, 2011
To my fellow comrade in officiating and very good friend, go and find the eternal peace you deserve, Monty A.
Tim Yoder
September 6, 2011
Joan- We are thinking of you and your family during this time of your bother's death.
Tim Yoder
Karen Lee
September 6, 2011
Joan and Bill-Memories of your dear brother will be in your heart forever....
Edie Gray
September 6, 2011
We're thinking of you, Joan, and praying you will find God's peace and comfort in Frank's passing.
Edie Gray
Bob Hanson
September 6, 2011
Frank was a good friend and a special guy who will be missed by many. He loved his customers, loved officiating and being with his buddies. I want to wish the best to his parents and family. We are thinking of you.
Alicia Frederking
September 6, 2011
Frank will be missed by many...my prayers are with his family in this time of sorrow. What a wonderful man..with a great laugh and a big heart!
rick moscicki
September 6, 2011
My dear friend Frank. I will always cherish the memories, the laughs, and all the late night renditions of "New York, New York" sung at Mort's. Till we meet again, Rest in Peace brother.
Love,
MOE, Susan and Matthew
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