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Richard Frankel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 24, 2011.

RICHARD DAVID

FRANKEL

ASHEVILLE - Richard David Frankel, 83, of Asheville, died peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2011 surrounded by his family. A native of Racine, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Sam and Genevieve Frankel.

A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Richard played football for Coach Frank Leahy. He went on the graduate law school from the University of Wisconsin. He served with the Judge Advocate General Corp (JAG) as an army lawyer.

He began his career as an attorney for Convair in Fort Worth, Texas. In 1959, he moved to Asheville to open the first McDonalds Restaurant in Western North Carolina. He started LKF Management Company which owned and operated McDonalds Restaurants in North Carolina, South Carolina and Arizona.

Before his retirement to Colorado and New Mexico, Mr. Frankel served on the YMCA Board of Directors, Mission Hospital Foundation and the original Bank of Asheville. He was a member of the Asheville Community Relations Council and a past member of the Rhododendron Royal Brigade of Guards. He was a senior warden of St. James Episcopal Church in Taos, New Mexico. He was well known as an active hiker, skier, cyclist and tennis player.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Patti Frankel; daughter, Robyn McNeal and her husband, Jim, of Asheville; sons, David, Rick and Tim Frankel, all of Asheville; grandchildren, Thom Leslie and wife, Heather, of Charlotte, Kristen Frankel of Davidson, Scott Frankel of Mooresville, Heather Frankel of Asheville and Kimberly Frankel of Nashville, Tenn.; and great grandson, Liam Leslie of Charlotte.

A memorial service will be held 2 PM, Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at Central United Methodist Church with Drs. Robert Blackburn Jr. and Anthony Bell officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall. Private interment will be held at Lewis Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to the YMCA, 53 Asheland Avenue Suite 105, Asheville, NC 28801.

Morris Funeral Home, 304 Merrimon Avenue is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent through the website www.morrisfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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April 27, 2011

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Carolyn Moore

April 27, 2011

Dear Frankel Family, It is with deep sadness and sympathy that I learn of the passing of your beloved Father.
My Father, Broadus Taylor, had the honer of working for you Dad in managing the first McDonalds on Tunel Road. My Dad also went to Spartanburd, S.C, and worked the McDonalds there. And opened up two more for your Dad in Anderson.
Your Dad was a very kind person and was well thouht of, by those who knew him. He will forever remain alive in our thoughts and memories.
May God's love and peace be with you today and the day's ahead of you. My prayer's are with each of you.
I also send sympathy on behalf of my Dad.
Carolyn Taylor Moore
Broadus Taylor

Suzie Duffy

April 25, 2011

I learned from Dick Frankel,that you must be true to yourself,carry on,and be your strongest judge to face your life with intregrity.He also was my example of ,to be the best you could be,even when obstacles got in your way.
I have been truly blessed because, he was also my uncle.
Suzie Duffy

John Kuklenski

April 25, 2011

My deepest sympathies to the Frankel family. My time spent in Asheville were special because of my relationship with Dick. New and young to Asheville, Dick was the first to reach out and help me along in my growing years. His sincere concern to help and get involved in lives and issues that impacted so many will always be remembered and appreciated. Always full of life and a love for family and friends I will treasure.

Peace to you and the Frankel family. John Kuklenski

Rick Hulme

April 24, 2011

I am very sorry to learn of Mr Frankel's passing. The hospitality of the Frankel family helped me through a tough time when I was in highschool. My thoughts and prayers are with them now.

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April 24, 2011

I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Frankel. My first job was at the McDonald's on Tunnel Road in 1968. I remember having to go to training classes on Charlotte St. so we would become the employees he expected of his organization. There was a saying at work, "if you had time to lean, you had time to clean". I know the lessons I learned at his McDonald's influenced my work ethics for life. He will be missed. Sincerely, Paul Smith (Garden Grove, Ca.)

Phil Ray

April 24, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. My parents and I always had the utmost respect for Mr. Frankel and I know he will really be missed by everyone.

Sincerely,
Phil Ray and Family

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