Francis "Frank" R. Christian, age 75, born on March 28, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan and passed on July 8, 2012 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Dianne M. Christian for 25 years; Loving father of Frank (Cydney) Christian, Christine (Scott) Ferrell, Denise (Rick) Powers, Mark (Deb) Christian, Eric (Bev) Christian, & Samantha (Mike) Taylor; Cherished grandfather of 17 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; Dear brother of Al (Pat) Christian; Frank will lie in-state on Thursday July 12, 2012 beginning at 10:00 am until the time of mass at 11:00 am, at St. Patrick Catholic Church 9086 Hutchins Road White Lake, Michigan. Family Will Receive Friends on Wednesday July 11, 2012 from 2:00 – 8:00 pm, at the Union Lake Road Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home 1233 Union Lake Road White Lake, Michigan. Memorials appreciated to the American Cancer Society. Please visit www.eltonblackandsonfuneralhome.com