Frank Dolgner

1944 - 2022

Frank Raymond Dolgner, of North Pole, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on March 17, 2022. He was born on July 25, 1944, in Pardeeville Wisconsin. He grew up on a dairy farm working side by side with his parents. He proudly served in the Unites States Army, where he was stationed at Fort Bliss. After Fort Bliss, he was stationed in Korea. When his time with the United States Army came to an end, he got a position at Clear Air Force Base and worked as an electronic technician. Frank worked on the Alaska pipeline and Gilmore Creek for a period of time. He returned to Clear Air Force Base until his retirement.
Frank was an avid outdoorsman and a true Alaskan sourdough. He spent his time exploring everything Alaska has to offer. He was an experienced and knowledgeable rock collector. He was an Alaska Bush pilot. He enjoyed camping at his favorite campground, Liberty Falls, and dipnetting on the Copper River. He also enjoyed rafting with his children and grandchildren. He was an experienced wild game hunter and has hunted in many remote Alaska locations.
Frank loved his wife dearly, and she went on many of his outdoor adventures. He shared his love for the outdoors with all his children and grandchildren. The love that he had for his family was unparalleled.
He is survived by his wife, Hope; his son, Scott Fidel, and wife, Renee, of North Pole; his loving daughter, Rebecca Dolgner of Fairbanks; his grandson, Josh Fidel (Laura) of Kelowna, Canada; his loving granddaughter, Heather Fidel Zepp (Ryan) of Palmer; his grandson, Evan Murphy (Maddie) of Reno, Nevada; his great-grandchildren, Orion Fidel, Ella and Rowan Zepp (Heather), and Noah and McKinley (Josh). In addition, he is survived by his loving cousin, Gary Dolgner (Sherri) of Fairbanks, and his brother, Eugene Dolgner, of Indiana.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Shirley Dolgner.
The Dolgner family would like to give a huge thank you to the nurses from Hospice for being so compassionate and loving.
Services will be 2?p.m. Friday, March 25, at Blanchard Family Funeral Home, 611 Noble St.
Online condolences may be made to the family at Blanchardfamilyfuneralhome.com.