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1947
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2023
Frank Wander Obituary
Born: October 1, 1947 in St. Louis, MO
Died: September 27, 2023 in Knoxville, TN
Frank Roy Wander, 75 of Knoxville, TN and formerly of McHenry, IL went to be with our Lord on September 27, 2023. He was born October 1, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri to Frank and Harriet Wander. He married the love of his life, Dawn Marie Gohl in Woodstock, IL and they celebrated 30 years together. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, he loved bird watching, horseshoes, bowling and golf. Frank was loved and will be deeply missed by his daughters, Courtney (Rhett Wilborn) Wander, Roxanne (Scott) Cramer, Wendy (Matt) Florian, Deanna (Tom) Kelleck and son Ross Gohl. Grandchildren, Max Cramer, Meika Cramer, Kevin Hess, Ryleigh Morton, Aiden Morton, Albemarle Wilborn, Olive Wilborn, Madison Florian, Kyle Florian and Kaci (Randy) Robertson. Also left to remember Frank his great-grandchildren Ramsi and Roxie Robertson, his sister Jean Brown, brother-in-law James (Kathy) Jablonski and many nieces, nephews, cousins and life-long friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother James Wander. Arrangements entrusted to the Neptune Society. In remembrance of Frank Wander donations may be made to the McHenry County Audubon Society, PO Box 67, Woodstock, IL. McHenry County Audubon is a 501c3 status and a Chapter of the Illinois Audubon society. www.mchenryaudubon.org
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for Frank Wander
Kathy Frederick
September 23, 2025
Frank was a wonderful classmate, but I lost touch after high school. Sounds like he had a great life, but is gone too soon. Forever love our classmate of Dundee High 65'.
Kathy Ebel Frederick
February 14, 2025
Thinking of our classmate Frank and what a great guy he was. Condolences to all his family and friends as we remember Frank on this Valentine's Day. Gone way too soon! Love and Prayers.
Jeff Aufmann
November 9, 2023
We received a donation in his name. One of our older members remembered him. He must have enjoyed being a member of our club.
Jeff Aufmann
McHenry County Audubon Society
Kathy Frederick
October 3, 2023
All my sympathy goes out to the whole family and his friends. He was a fun classmate in our class of 65 at Dundee High School! Kathy Ebel Frederick. DCHS 65'
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Richard Fennessy
October 3, 2023
My condolences to the family
Great memories of the neighborhood growing up on Grant Dr in Carpentersville across the street from the Wanders
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Brenda Hugo
September 30, 2023
Such a great guy. My husband and I so enjoyed spending time with Frank and Dawn. From our time living in the same neighborhood in Kimberling City, MO. To our wonderful time when we lived in the same neighborhood in Homosassa, FL. Get togethers at reach others houses. He taught me how to play Euchre. When my husband got sick with cancer, Frank was there to lend support. Now they are both in Heaven. Surely they are up to their old antics. Both a Dawn and I look forward to joining them.
Deanna dawn gohl kelleck
September 30, 2023
When frank became step-dad and walked me down the isle. I loved him from everyday since.
Jean Brown
September 29, 2023
He is my elder brother. He forged new paths for his siblings. He is in my future in Christ Jesus.
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