Frank H. Bayerle

Frank H. Bayerle

Lebanon, NH - Frank H. Bayerle, 97, passed away at home on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was born April 23, 1928 to Frieda and Rudolf Bayerle, the second of three children. Frank grew up in Boston, MA prior to moving to rural Enfield, NH as a teen, enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1946. Returning to the area following his brief military service, he met his wife of 64 years, Shirley A. Randall of Richmond, VT at the VA Medical Center in White River Junction, VT. The pair remained in the Upper Valley for the entirety of their adult lives, during which Frank completed a 36-year career at Granite State Electric.

Frank was a man of many talents, an outdoor enthusiast, and local artist. He and Shirley enjoyed a quiet life, spending time traveling the country with their camper, hiking, and fishing. Frank pursued many artistic hobbies including woodworking, watercolor painting, and building model ships.

Frank is survived by his two sons, Eric Bayerle of White River Jct, VT and Peter (Penny) Bayerle of Lexington, KY; grandson Jeff (Sarah) Bayerle of Lexington, KY; granddaughter Kayci (Matthew) Searle of Springfield, VT; and great-grandchildren Jack, Reese, and Finley Bayerle of Lexington, KY.

Frank is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, parents Frieda and Rudolf, and siblings Rudy and Louise.

No public services are planned. In lieu of flowers, Frank's family requests that memorial donations in his name be made to Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Vermont and New Hampshire, 88 Prospect St, White River Jct, VT 05001.

An online guestbook is available to leave Frank's family a message of condolence by visiting www.rickerfuneralhome.com.