David Lee Frank

David Lee Frank, 86, of rural Prophetstown, IL, died Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at his home. Graveside Services will be held at a later date in Oak Grove Cemetery, Port Byron, IL. Memorials may be made to the First Congregational Church of Geneseo or Beacon of Hope Hospice. Gibson – Bode Funeral Home, Erie, is in care of the arrangements.
David was born April 13, 1937 in Coal Valley, Illinois, the son of Herman and Irene (Peiser) Frank. He was a 1955 graduate of Rock Island High School. David married Sharon Erickson in Rock Island in 1958. He began his career with Iowa – Illinois Gas and Electric in 1956 and retired from there in 1995. Following retirement, David and Sharon enjoyed the next 9 years traveling the country in their motorhome.
David was a longtime active member of the First Congregational Church in Geneseo. He had a green thumb and loved working in his garden. He also enjoyed fishing. His greatest passion was auto racing - he followed all types.
He was kind and generous and always there to lend a hand to others. He had a heart of gold.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sharon; sons, Guy (LaRue) Frank, Virginia, Doug (Angela) Frank, Illinois, Dale (Stephanie) Frank, Erie; daughter-in-law, Missy Neumiller; grandchildren, Ben, Andy, Alex and Kit Frank, Adam Frank and Christina Kelley, Darla Sensor, Justin and Joshua Frank, and Bethany Kirkpatrick; as well as 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Roger Frank; brothers, Dale and Duane Frank; and sister, Dorothy Jones.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the Hamond Henry Home Health nurses and the nurses and staff of Beacon of Home Hospice. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com