Ronald Eugene Frank

Ronald Eugene Frank, age 90 of Wayland, Michigan and Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, passed away February 16, 2022 at his home in Florida. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Frank; daughters Deborah Thompson and Laurie Frank. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Arlah Frank, and two children: Kathryn and Michael Frank. He has six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, three step-grandchildren, and four step-great-grandchildren. He was raised on the Frank family Centennial Farm. He tended to various animals, including his pet skunk. He worked on harvesting crops and maintaining the farm. He attended the Moline/Wayland Schools. Ronald graduated valedictorian in the class of 1949. He married his high school sweetheart, Evelyn R. Moore, in March of 1951 and entered the Marine Corps in October of 1951.

Thereafter leaving the Marine Corps, he went to General Motors Plant 1 and 2 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He worked for 33.3 years. While there, he went from basic machine operator to supervisor of jig and fixture department.

He and Evelyn owned many rental properties from 1965 to 2021. He was known to carry suckers with him for the tenants' children. Ron and Evelyn migrated to Florida where they built a new house in 1995. His workshop was built in 2000. He named his workshop Cooters for all the “older gentlemen” who would meet for coffee and “BS.” He was extremely athletic - waterskiing, go-carts, boats, tractors, and anything he could do OUTSIDE.

He has longed to return to his home and he is at peace. He will be missed for his humor by his family and friends.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2022 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home, 321 Main St. Wayland, Michigan. Visitation will be held from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday March 3, 2022 at the funeral home. The family welcomes memories and messages in their online guest book at www.kubiakcookwayland.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Then and Now Genealogical Library, 1807 142nd, Dorr, MI 49323.