Frank Ostling Obituary
Frank graduated from Southern Illinois University with a bachelor's in Zoology and Elmhurst College with a bachelor's in business. He retired from the Department of Natural Resources as a biologist after 25 years.
Frank will be remembered for many of his good deeds and favorite past times, including participating as a volunteer firefighter in California during the wildfires. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, all animals, and his corvette. Above all, he loved his family.
Frank was the beloved son of the late Harold B. and Carol A. Ostling; loving brother of Peter (Cynthia,) Craig (Lynn,) and Caroline (Tom); cherished uncle to Joceyln (Jared) Pracht, the late Jake Ostling, Samantha (Brendan) Vonder Heide, Peter Ostling Jr, Marielle (Samuel) Reach, Jeffrey (Ellie) Ostling, Emilio Suarez, and the late Havanna Suarez; dearest great-uncle to seven great-nieces and nephews, and great-uncle to one angel in Heaven. Frank is further survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 27, 2023 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL, 567 S. Spring Rd. Elmhurst, IL 60126. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home starting at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church, 779 S. York St. Elmhurst, IL 60126. Interment at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Hillside, IL.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank's name to the ALS Foundation.
Arrangements in care of Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL. For info (630) 834-3515 or www.ElmhurstFH.com.
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Mary Schindl
August 27, 2023
Carol and family,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. We have many great memories from the Berteau days.
Scott and Karen Schulz
August 26, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. A donation to the ALS organization has been made in Frank's name.
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