Gary Frank Obituary

Gary Elmer Frank, age 87, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025 at Lena Living Center surrounded by his family. He was born on May 28, 1938 in Iowa City to the late Albert and Hilda (Becker) Frank. Gary married Mary Lou Eversoll on December 27, 1958. Mary Lou passed away February 4, 2005.

Gary farmed his whole life and hauled livestock. He enjoyed his work, especially running skid loaders. Gary was always willing to lend a helping hand to his neighbors in the Willow Valley area. He could fix anything and everything.

He is survived by his daughters, Becky (Jeff) Thomas of Pearl City and Sue (Rick) Reed of Pearl City; his son, Greg (Laura Eaton) Frank of Pearl City; his grandchildren, Ben (Kim) Thomas, Sarah Thomas, Tyler (Jaclyn) Thomas, Kaitlin (Zach) Kersten, Alexandra Frank, Dustan (Cassi) Reed and Aaron (Taylor) Reed; his great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Casen, Palmer, Sophia, Maddie Jo, Deacon, Callee, Daxton, Dezmond and Zeke; his sisters, Phyllis Wienen, Ruth Bush and Elsie Frank; his brothers, Marvin Frank and Kenny Frank; and his dog, Brownie. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his brother, Lloyd Frank; and his sisters, Arlene Frank and Betty Gonner. 

The family would like to thank the staff at Lena Living Center and Unity Hospice for their wonderful care.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at Pearl City United Methodist Church with a visitation beginning at 11:30 a.m. Burial will take place at Clay Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established.