Frank Eder

Frank Eder, 87, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Mayo -Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. Born August 7, 1934, in the wine-making village of Vaskeresztes, Hungary, the son of Frank and Maria Eder. Frank married Mary Ann Raupp on May 12, 1962 at St. Mary's Church in Buffalo Grove, IL, and they celebrated almost 60 loving years together. Veteran of the Hungarian Military. He left Hungary in his early 20s to start a new life in America. Showing his strong work ethic, he learned the English language and found work wherever he could. He eventually landed at Anetsberger Brothers in Northbrook, IL, starting out at the entry level and progressed to the plant manager, dedicating 42 hard-working years of his life. Frank was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was a walking atlas and enjoyed traveling, visiting all 50 US states. Frank enjoyed visits back to see his multiple family members in Hungary and exploring several European countries. Keeping up with his Hungarian traditions, he even made his own wine in his basement cellar with his son. He also enjoyed fishing in Alaska and hunting in his earlier years. He was known as the "Fix it Guy", always helping his family & friends. He could fix virtually anything. Frank liked to play cards and the games 66 and Hand-and-Foot, where he won almost every time! He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, and enjoyed many games with his children and grandchildren or even just viewing them at home with his wife. Most of all, Frank loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Survived by his wife, Mary Ann; children, Laura (Louis) Altobelli of Roselle, IL, Frank (Kim) Eder of Beverly Hills, CA, and Linda (Leonard) DiGati of Vernon Hills, IL; grandchildren, Louie (Ruth), Michael (Carissa), Jonathan and Francesca Altobelli, Frankie and Austin Eder, and Gabriella and Mia DiGati; great-grandchildren, Viviana, Nathan and Carter Altobelli; sister, Marie Nickol; and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews in the U.S., Hungary and Austria. Predeceased by his parents; brother, Richard; Godfather, Ferenc Fixl of Vaskeresztes, Hungary; and Godmother, Janos Windisch Franciska Meisner of Eisenberg, Austria.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Olson North Main Chapel, 2811 N. Main St., Rockford, IL with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. There will be a second visitation the morning of the mass from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Olson North Main Chapel. Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4401 Highcrest Rd., Rockford, IL with Father Phillip Kaim officiating. Burial service will begin at 1:45 p.m. in the old church at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 10 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove, IL, and will conclude at the burial site at St. Mary's Cemetery. Father Edwin Pacocha will be officiating services at St. Mary's.
Livestream of 11:00 funeral mass can be found at Holy Family Parish - Rockford, IL | Holy Family Parish - Rockford, IL (holyfamilyrockford.org) and click "Watch Mass."
In lieu of flowers, memorials in the name of Frank Eder may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO BOX 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Donate Today | The American Cancer Society
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