Frank Harold Brooks

Frank H. Brooks, July 11, 1934 – December 15, 2025

Frank Harold Brooks, 91, of Chesterfield, MI, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Michigan Veterans Home at Chesterfield Township. Frank, the youngest of 4 children, was born on July 11, 1934, to the late George and Mary Brooks of Buncombe County, N.C.

Frank enlisted in the United States Navy in March of 1952. In March of 56, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard where he served until 1972. After retiring from military service, Frank worked as the Maintenance Manager for the Lochmor Country Club, in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, retiring twenty years later. Frank wasn't one to sit idle for long. He had the property adjacent to his cleared, and then built a beautiful, well-tended vegetable farm on the land. Farmer Frank's produce was the best around. Customers would come not only for the fresh vegetables, but for the great conversations.

He married, Betty Fairchild, on April 1, 1954, in Gillespie, Texas. Together they had four children, two boys and two girls. In later years, Frank was known as "Grandpa Funny" to his grandchildren.

Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Betty. He is survived by his children: Frank Jr. (Harrison Township), Charles (New Baltimore), Mary (John Ruhlman), and Anita (Greg Martinez). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Visitation is Saturday, Dec. 20th from 11 until 1 pm funeral service at the Wasik Funeral Home, Gendernalik Chapel 35259 23 Mile Rd. (New Baltimore)