He was preceded by his father Frank, mother, Mable, four brothers Duane, Denny, Dewright and James; two sons, Michele and Timothy.
He is survived by his wife, Betty of Yakima; sister, Monnette of Tacoma; five daughters, Joyce Gauger (Sean) of LasVegas, Gina Carpenter of Arizona, Linda (Christopher) Miguel of New Jersey, April (Michael) Woods of Yakima, Marydene Lewis of Yakima; two sons, Frank Jr. of Seattle, Randy Martinz of Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
No services are planned. Keith & Keith Funeral Home is in charge of the cremation arrangements.