Frank J. Czech III

Frank Joseph Czech III was born in Detroit, Michigan to Frank & Geraldine (Vaughter) Czech on January 16, 1945. He was one of 4 sons along with William (Merry) Czech, Lawrence Czech and Kenneth Czech. Frank passed away peacefully in his Redford, Michigan home on Thanksgiving day, November 28, 2013 at the age of 68.

Former husband of Brenda MacDonald for 14 years with whom he cherished and raised 3 children; Rose (Tom) Drewyour, MuShun (John Harrold) Helms, Joseph Czech. Frank was then married to Barb Wright for 10 years with whom he loved and raised 2 children; Karie (Rick) Gutowski and Michael (Becky) Czech. Following Brenda and Frank's divorce, Brenda remained friends with Barb and Frank and Brenda continued to love and care for Frank until the day he died.

Loving "Pappy" of 14 grandchildren: Jeffery (Amanda) Williams, Jason (Jessica) Williams, William (Lauren) Spiess, Christian Drewyour, Cory (Brittany) Drewyour, Joseph Spiess, Ariel Czech, Cheyenne Gutowski, Stephan Czech, Sara Childress, Danielle Gutowski, Billy Wall, Savannah Leigh, and Michael Czech.

Dear "Pappy" of 6 great-grandchildren: Aaliyah Williams, Aubrey Williams, ArryAnna Williams, Dominic Williams, Autumn Williams, Jasmine Drewyour, and Tommy Drewyour.

Frank will also be deeply missed by Danielle, Jenna, Amber, Jessie, and Cheyenne who were like daughters to him. One of Franks many quotes and lessons to us all was "Blood makes you related and love makes you family." He lived by that motto and everyone he loved was considered his family. The word "step" was not in Frank's vocabulary.

Frank was a United States Army Veteran who served 3 tours overseas. First was for the demilitarization zone in Korea followed by 2 tours in Vietnam with the First Air Calvary Division.

Frank retired after 32 years of service and a proud U.A.W. member at Detroit Diesel Engine Plant in Redford Township, Michigan. He worked as Machine Maintenance in Building Services. He loved his work and his all of his "work family".

Frank loved to bowl and was victorious in achieving a perfect 300 game on two proud occasions. Frank also loved to travel and took his family and on many vacations. Some of his favorite places were Mexico and the Hawaiian Islands among many other places. Frank lived life to the fullest; he loved to laugh, party, drink, and took sarcasm to a level hard to compete with up until his very last day.

The family will receive friends for a visitation and funeral service at Harry J. Will Funeral Home 25450 Plymouth Road, Redford Township, Michigan 48240. (Just east of Beech Daly Road on the north side of Plymouth)

Visitation will be on Monday, December 2, 2013 from 2-8pm and again on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 from 9am-1pm.

The Funeral Service, led by Father Jack Baker, will immediately follow at 1:00pm. The service will conclude with a flag presentation by the United States Army to honor Franks service and dedication to his country.

Following the conclusion of the service, all are invited to Mayflower Bowling Lanes to participate in one of Franks favorite activities; having fun, drinks, laughs, pizza and of course bowling.

Mayflower Bowling Lanes is located 1 mile west of the funereal home on the north side of Plymouth Road, west of Beech Daly.

Frank will be laid to rest in Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan

Frank loved children and donated to children's charities regularly. To honor this love and dedication to kids, memorial donations may be made in Frank's name to:

Children's Miracle Network

Beaumont Children's Hospital

3601 W. Thirteen Mile Road

Royal Oak, MI 48073

(248)898-5000

or

St. Jude Children's Hospital

262 Danny Thomas Pl.

Memphis, TN 38105

(901)495-3300