Franklin A. Wicklein
Sunday, June 18, 1922
Date of Death:
Monday, October 28, 2013
Age:
91 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday October 31, 2013
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Friday November 01, 2013
Time: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Friday November 01, 2013
Time: 10:30 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Homewood Cemetery (Ellsworth, Iowa) [ view map ]
Burial Information
Graveside Service: 3:00pm
Sunday, June 18, 1922
Date of Death:
Monday, October 28, 2013
Age:
91 years old
Sunday, June 18, 1922
Date of Death:
Monday, October 28, 2013
Age:
91 years old
Franklin A. Wicklein
Frank Alfred Wicklein, 91, died on Monday, October 28, 2013 at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.
Frank was born in Abercrombie, ND, on June 18, 1922 to John and Hazel (Owen) Wicklein. He married Alice Henderson on July 18, 1944 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Alice died on September 11, 2005. Frank was a veteran of World War II, serving in occupied Japan and a member of American Legion. He was a farmer, feed salesman and retired insurance agent. Frank enjoyed fishing, Bingo, hunting and golf.
Surviving are his daughter, Brenda Wicklein of Minnetonka, MN; a son, Brian (Carolyn) of Dodge Center, MN and brother, Peter of Elgin, IL. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Alice; his parents; and sisters, Mildred, Barbara and a brother, John.
A funeral for Frank will be held at 10:30am on Friday, November 1, 2013 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. David Byrne officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:30pm on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at the funeral home and one half hour prior to the service. A graveside service will be at 3:00pm in Homewood Cemetery in Ellsworth, Iowa on Friday.
The family prefers memorials to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and The Caring Partners Program at Salvation Army.
Macken Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Franklin A. Wicklein has received the following condolences.
I am so sorry to read about Frank in the paper. I will let my mom, Patricia Smith, know that Frank passed. I did not read the paper last week unfortunately. Mom and I would have been at this visitation otherwise. I have many memories of Frank and Alyce. They were like adopted parents to me when I was growing up. They spent many hours visiting us and working in the garden with my mom.
My heart goes out to the Wicklein family. It is never easy to lose a parent. At age 91, he must have had a good life which is all we can ask for. My heart and prayers are with all of you.
Donna Capuzzi
Dear Brenda, Brian and Carolyn. I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Frank. Joanie just got the news and passed it on to all of us. I have so many memories of your visits with your dad and mom. We were lucky kids. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Theresa ps He's in great company. His cousin Marion Haire is being remembered tomorrow in Kent.
Please, accept my sincere condolences. Frank will be missed. I believe he's in a better place.
Diane
Hey Brian
Very sorry to here of your fathers passing. Feel free to call me anytime if you need a shoulder to lean on.
Scott and Pam Carlson
Brian, Carolyn, and Family,
Gene and I extend our deepest sympathy. Frank was a great guy with a big heart and a wonderful personality.
We will see you on Friday morning to pray with you and to celebrate Frank's 91 years on this Earth.
Mary Borrell and Gene Knutson