Frank was born in Kittson County, MN on June 2, 1945. He graduated from Lake Bronson High School and attended Bemidji State College, where he was a member of the Alpha Nu Omega fraternity.
Frank married Penny Laws Vagle on July 4, 1978; they were married for 41 years.
Frank enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in April 1968. After graduating from the Defense Language Institute (DLI) proficient in Vietnamese, Frank served as an Artillery Scout Observer and Surveyor in the Vietnam War. While in the service, Frank earned several awards and decorations including the Combat Action Ribbon, Rifle Expert Badge, Vietnam Service medal, and Vietnam Campaign medal with device. He attained the rank of Corporal before being honorably discharged in December 1970.
Upon completion of his military service, Frank worked at General Mills/Goodmark Foods/ConAgra for over 30 years. He started in research and development in Minneapolis, MN and later was transferred to Raleigh, NC where he worked in quality control until he retired in 2007.
He enjoyed playing a variety of sports including softball, golf, basketball, football, snow skiing, water skiing, bowling, and worked as a lifeguard growing up. Frank was an avid Minnesota Vikings and NC State University football team fan. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife, Penny, throughout the Caribbean.
Frank is survived by his loving wife, Penny Laws Vagle; brothers Lowell Vagle, Chuck Vagle, and Dennis Vagle. His extended family also includes a large number of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Anna Holmgren and Carl Vagle, and his oldest brother, Gerald Vagle.
Remarks of remembrance will be made on January 5, 2020 at 2pm with visitation following from 3:00-4:00pm at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home (1701 East Millbrook Road).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his memory to America VetDogs (AVD, vetdogs.org) 371 East Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, New York, 11787-2976. AVD is a non-profit that provides service dogs to United States veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities, enhancing mobility and renewing independence.
Semper Fi!
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