Frank was born on October 30, 1928 in St. Louis and from his birth until his death he never met a stranger. He was a simple yet complex man and he nourished people around him with his ability to say funny things and see the funny side of things. He always entered a room laughing about the joke he was about to tell. He had the uncanny ability to put people at ease with his story telling and jokes. He had a myriad of interests and talents, which he pursued throughout his life.
Frank had a passion for UFO research, after he says he sighted a UFO while he was hunting at the age of 14 and spent considerable time in his younger years building UFO detectors and dragging his kids around the country searching for UFOS. Of course, he never found any but he gave it his all!
He also loved treasure hunting, wood working, painting, building things, (which he built a canoe in his living room. Yep, he did! ) He was an avid bowler, hunter, fisherman, union activist, scout master, painter, conspiracy theorist, and writer of poetry. One of his poem's "God's Song" was acknowledged by the Pope and was framed by the Vatican City. He loved the casino and the lottery and often talked about his winnings, and being the ever positive minded spirit, he simply shrugged off his losses. He enjoyed having fun. At any given moment, he would break out in a song and ask you if you remembered the words. Oftentimes, they were songs from the "days of old", but by doing that he educated people along the way. He was an active UAW union member and lobbied for fair labor practices and to buy American made until he took his last breath. He was known for his quick wit, knowledgeable facts and his kind, humorist spirit. He was loved by many and he will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ivan and his mother Catherine and his 4 siblings. He also outlived two wives, his daughter Catherine Harris, and his precious great granddaughter Lillie Jones. He was blessed to have two loving marriages, the first with his beloved Dottie with whom he had four children. James Brown (Sandy), Catherine Harris, Thomas Brown and Debbie Pender (Jon). He later met and married his beloved Fay with whom he spent many wonderful years traveling, and building an expansive amount of friends who are all his loving extended family. He has eight grandchildren Karen Jones (Bruce), Jennifer Brown, Matthew, Mark and Rachel Harris, Michael Brown, Kerrie Garrett (Jay) and Jonc Pender (Nicole). Fourteen great grandchildren, three great - great grandchildren with 2 more on the way.
His family is honoring his wishes by having a party.
Please join us as we celebrate his life and remember the happy times, raise a glass with cheer, share a story, a memory, or a joke if you choose. Lunch and drinks will be served.
Mike Duffy's Pub & Grill
1024 Schnucks Woods Mill Plaza
Sunday, November 24, 2019 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
