Frank Olszewski

Frank R. Olszewski, age 91, of Withee, entered his heavenly home Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
A time of visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Friday December 12, 2025 at Maurina Schilling Funeral Home in Owen. A Masonic Service will be held at 2:45 pm that all are welcome to attend. A visitation will also be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Withee from 9:30 am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 am. The Rev. Elizabeth Bier will officiate.
Interment to follow at Riverside Cemetery in Withee. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Military Honors will be provided by the Lublin American Legion Post #547, Owen American Legion Post #123, Owen-Withee Vets Club and the Thorp VFW Post #9057. Masonic Services will be provided by Owen Masonic Lodge #317. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen is entrusted with the arrangements.
The beloved son of Adam and Rose (Wojdak) Olszewski, Frank Robert was born on February 2, 1934 at home in Withee, WI. He graduated from Withee High School in 1952 and attended UW Eau Claire and UW Madison.
In 1955, as a 4-H Club leader Frank won a National 4-H Club Congress Trip to Chicago, where he would meet the love of his life, Louise. They united in marriage on June 23, 1962 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Phillips, WI. They were blessed with four children: Daniel, Jason, Katrina and Justin.
Frank proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959 and was stationed in Germany for 18 months in the Armored Infantry as company clerk and flag bearer. He was honorably discharged in 1959 and returned home to work for Mauel's Dairy. He began work as a bank teller at the State Bank of Withee, retiring 34 years later as an Executive Vice President. During this time, Frank also held various positions with the Town of Hixon.
Frank was a devoted and active member of his community, generously giving his time and talents in many roles. For 25 years, he prepared the annual Corned Beef Dinner at The Masonic Lodge a tradition cherished by all who attended. As President of the Riverside Cemetery Board for 33 years, he was instrumental in guiding the collaboration and construction of the columbarium. Frank was also a member of Zor Shriner, Scottish Rite and was a Beef Project leader for Parks Happy 13 4-H club, and also organized the State Bank of Withee Adventure Club in 1992. A member of the Owen Masonic Lodge #317 since 1962, where he was voted Master twelve times. Frank remained an active member of Nazareth Lutheran Church in Withee since 1962.
Frank enjoyed making firewood and black walnut lumber. He had a deep love for gardening, horses, and raising Old English Sheepdogs, sheep, and Simmental beef cattle on the family farm. He was fond of Pepsi and as a true Wisconsinite, his support for the Packers and Badgers was unwavering. He also loved to laugh and tell a good joke. His passion for making maple syrup led to the construction of the Sugar Shack in 2011 where he enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Above all, Frank cherished and loved his family.
Frank is survived by his loving wife, Louise; four children: Daniel (Kathryn) Olszewski of Middleton, WI, Jason(Julie) Olszewski of Singapore, Katrina ( Gene) Laube of Eagan, MN, Justin Olszewski (Deanna Giera) of Withee, WI; five grandchildren: Chris ( Renee) and Athena Olszewski, Joshua and Lukas Laube and Samantha (Dan) Craft (honorary). He is further survived by three honorary great grandchildren: Sydney, Lyndsey and Colton Craft.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Walter and Adam Olszewski; two sisters, Frances Hoeper and Helen Dombrowski. Two sisters-in-law: Anne Olszewski and Joan Olszewski; two brothers-in-law: Claude Hoeper and Frank Dombrowski. He is further preceded by a nephew Robert Hoeper; father-in-law and mother-in-law, David and Mary Rasmussen.
The family would like to extend a special thank you for the exceptional care given to Frank during his stay at the Clark County Rehabilitation & Living Center by the caring 1 South staff.
In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests memorials be made to Nazareth Lutheran Church, Withee Public Library, Masonic Lodge #317 or O-W Vets Club or a charity of your choosing.