Jared Wesley Frank II

Jared Wesley Frank II obituary, Essexville, MI

Jared Wesley Frank II

Jared Frank II Obituary

Visit the Gephart Funeral Home - Bay City website to view the full obituary.

Jared passed away at his home on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the age of 51. Jared was born May 19, 1973 in Bay City, Michigan, he loved animals, fishing, hunting, teasing his sisters and was always willing to lend a helping hand, but most of all Jared enjoyed spending time with his family.

Jared is survived by his mother, Geraldine Frank; step mother, Norberta Frank; children, Allyson Rathjen, Jared Wesley Frank III, Melanie Rathjen, Harmony Jernigan, Austin Gonzales, Alex Frank, Alyjah Frank, Alyssa Wiedyk and Alyxis Wiedyk; sisters, Shelly Frank, Lori (Craig) Frank-Wiles, JoAnn Kowalski and LuAnn Harder; brother, Jerry Harder; special nieces, Nicole Frank, Roxann Philopulos, Marcie Diebel and Nicole Zube and many other nieces and nephews. Jared was preceded in death by his father, Jared Wesley Frank; two brothers, Patrick Frank and Wayne Harder and two sisters, Mary Jo Frank and Linda Harder.

At the request of Jared, cremation has taken place. Private inurnment will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025 at St. Patrick Cemetery. There will be a memorial dinner following the service at the PLAV hall at 801 S. Farragut St. Bay City Mi from 12:00pm to 2:00 pm. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the wishes of the family.

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