"We are so sorry for your loss, but know he's in a better place now with your mother. With sympathy and love, Ronda, Bryan, Sarah, and Ethan Haywood"
In loving memory of
Russell L. Frank
March 26, 1936 - June 7, 2013
Russell Lee, son of Herman and Marjorie (Moore) Frank, was born March 26, 1936, at the Manning General Hospital in Manning, Iowa. Herman died six months later due to complications of being kicked by a horse and Marjorie later married Carl Frank, who became a father to Russ. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Audubon County. Russ graduated from Manning High School in 1955 and then enlisted in the United States Navy. Following Russ's service in the Navy, he returned to Manning and started farming south of Manning. On April 17, 1960, Russ was united in marriage with Linda Meggers at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. They were the parents of four children. Russ also drove truck and will be remembered by many as a school bus driver. Russ was known for making jokes and never knew a stranger. Linda and Russ enjoyed card club and getting together with friends and family. He was a big fan of John Deere and antique tractors. Russ enjoyed going to his son's house and tinkering in the shed with the tractors. He loved going to coffee and visiting with friends and anyone else who would listen. Above all Russ was devoted to his family, especially his grandchildren. On December 13, 1983, Linda suffered a stroke and Russ took full responsibility of taking care of his wife that he loved dearly. When her health began to fail she became a resident of the Manning Plaza where Russ visited her daily. After her death on June 25, 2009, Russ continued to live on the farm, but Linda was never far from his thoughts. Russ became ill on Friday May 31, 2013 and was transported to Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He died on June 7, 2013 at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 12 days. Russ is preceded in death by his wife, parents, and infant daughter Sandra. He is survived by three children: Vicki and husband Dale Eberly of Sioux City; Kimberly Frank and Jim Miller of Ames and Rodney Frank and wife Deanna of Manning; five grandchildren: Stephanie Eberly and Trevor Moore of Sioux City; Jessica Eberly and Hunter Hordusky of Sioux City; Justin Frank of Manning; Austin Frank of Manning; and Michael Frank of Manning; many cousins, other relatives and friends. Officiating REVEREND JONATHAN CONNER Music "ROCK OF AGES" "HOW GREAT THOU ART" "JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN TODAY" CONGREGATION CARLYS STRIBE, ORGANIST Casket Bearers JUSTIN FRANK JIM MILLER DALE EBERLY BRAD WIESE TODD GRUHN GENE STEFFES Honorary Casket Bearers RUSS'S GRANDCHILDREN: STEPHANIE JESSICA JUSTIN AUSTIN MICHAEL AND "THE CARD CLUB" Interment MANNING CEMETERY MANNING, IOWA
Tributes
"Our family lived south of Manning and we rode the same school bus as Russell and our families were great friends. Our sympathy and prayers go to all of his remaining family."
"I have many fond memeries of time I spent with the Frank family. Russ will be greatly missed but find some confort in knowing that Russ and Linda are reunited now in Heaven. My thoughts and Prayers are with Vicki, Kim, Rod and their families."
"Our sympathy to all the family. Worked with him at the school when he was a bus driver. Great guy."
"We really enjoyed knowing Russ! He was always friendly! He will be missed!"
"Our condolences to the family. May God comfort you all at this time of sudden and great loss. Russell will be greatly missed."
"I knew Russ only by one of the many guys that I have met thru Rix's Amoco!!! I would talk to him when I would come in with the Carroll Newspaper!!! I am saddened by the news of his death!!! You all are in my thoughts and prayers!!! He was a good man!!!"
"The Russell Frank Family -- I am so very sorry to hear of your great loss of your Dad, Russell. He was such a Saint, taking care of your Mom for all of those years when she was still with us. I know that he will have a very special place in Heaven with your Mom, & now both of them are at peace. Love, Your cousin, Neva Martens"
"Thoughts and prayers to Kim, Vicki,and Rod and their families. Your dad was a great guy and had a heart of gold. I hope you find comfort in knowing that he and your mom are together again."
"May the peace of the Lord be with Russell's family. Stay close to Jesus and you will find comfort. Let me know if there's anything I can do Love, Joan"
"My sympathy to all of the Frank family. So very sorry to hear the news. So very sorry, Vicki. Prayers are with you."
"My deepest sympathy goes out to Vicki, Kim and Rod and their families. Russ and Linda were very special to me and I have many memories of all the fun times I shared with them. I am so thankful that they were a big part of my life. I am going to miss talking to Russ whenever I saw him in Manning but, I am happy to think that Russ and Linda are back together again and have comfort that they are both watching over all of us."
"Dear Frank Family: My deepest sympathy regarding the death of your beloved father. Russ was a wonderful person and a great neighbor. May he rest in peace. Jill Escher Neidig"
"Russ was a great guy who always had a smile. Hugs to Vicki, Kim, and Rod and their families"
"Our sympathy to all the family. He always had a smile on his face.....he will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you....."
"Your family is our thoughts and prayers, many fond family get togethers as kids!"
"We have had a lot of good laughs over coffee almost every evening these past couple of years---we will truly miss Russ. I know he is happy with Linda again--he missed her so much. Prayers are being sent your way....."