Frank J. Crampton

Frank (Dad) will always be remembered for his kind caring heart and generosity. A soft-spoken man who love to share funny stories with family and friends. Being kind to everyone he encountered; be it friend, family or foe. Athlete in his time: fantastic baseball player who could run, nickname SPYDER! Excelled in Bowling and very much enjoyed Golf (could’ve went PRO, but Loved MOM & Family more than anything.) He was also an avid pool player. He made it to Forman as a Contractor Cement Mason, taking Mom, Denise, & Bill along on road trips for jobs, as well as DROVE them across the country for fun making sure they saw the USA! (not a fan of flying) Muskegon was always home, but spent time in Chicago for work and there you have it~ CUBS, BEARS fan for life! (smart man, too)

Mom seen him and that was it~ LOVE for life… crossing barrier when interracial marriages not so common: Patricia Ann Pletcher being German and Irish. He loved her more than any man could love a woman: TRULY for Better or Worse. They couldn’t have children of their own; so adopted Native Americans; Denise first, then Bill. Treating and spoiling as their own (Dad reprimanded, as needed!) Always Music on in the house & dancing together. Supported anything the children wanted to do or be; took them to ALL our concerts & attended EVERY sporting event they did, Dad coached Bill’s little league team, too.

He attended Native American Cultural events of his tribe: Little River Bands of Ottawa, plus a life member of the Cateri Circle of St Thomas Church attending and helping on their Social events.

To sum it up: a great love a both immediate families, friends and life!

Frank is survived by his daughter, Denise Crampton/Cameron, son, William "Bill" Crampton, sisters, Emogene Crampton, Yvonne (Keith) Salisbury, Bernadene Crampton, and Darlene Loney, brothers, Edward Crampton and Steven Kequom, many more relatives on both sides of family, and many loved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Kathleen Franklin, Karolene Frees, Jean Waite, and Arlene Wabindato.