William R. Frank

1933 - 2023

William R. Frank

1933 - 2023

BORN

1933

DIED

2023

William Frank Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7, 2023.
William R. Frank, Tobe, born July 25, 1933, entered Heaven peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. He was preceded in death by his first bride, Virginia Buhrmann. Tobe proudly served in the United States Army, spent 40 years as a Union Plumber and enjoyed a lengthy, fun-filled retirement of 31 years.

He leaves behind three children, Theresa Sunderhaus, Bill Frank, Wendy Trentman, 5 grandchildren and several great grandchildren, as well as his loving wife of 23 years, Connie (Bokeno-Kostomay) Frank and step children, which he treated as his own; Dan Kostomay, Deidre Kostomay Wimmers and Denise Kostomay, step grandchildren; Hannah, Amelia and Noah Wimmers, Jack Kostomay and two step, great-granddaughters, Luciana Kostomay and Gemma Alonso.

Tobe and Connie lived a full life and loved wintering in Naples, Florida, making friends from a wide variety of states.

Visitation- Thursday, February 9, 5-7 p.m., Radel Funeral Home, 650 Neeb Rd. and Mass of Christian Burial Friday, February 10, 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart, 400 Niles Rd., Fairfield.

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Dave Shire

February 10, 2023

Bill; condolences on the loss of your father. As you led me through his last several months plus, you know he is at peace. Praying for your whole family. Dave Shire

Noel Lintner

February 7, 2023

Connie and family....I am so sorry for your loss.

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