Raymond John Frank, 89, of Melrose, WI, passed away at home on April 28 th , 2025.
Raymond was born to Harold and Mary (Eisberner) Frank on September 15 th , 1935. The
family lived in Merrillan, WI, before relocating to Black River Falls, WI, where Raymond
graduated from Black River Falls High School in 1953. After high school, Raymond
joined the Wisconsin National Guard, serving as a tank mechanic.
In 1955, Raymond married his high school sweetheart, Jane Lunderville. Together they
raised their four children, John, Sara, Linda, and Laura.
After working for some time in the automotive industry in Michigan, the family returned
to Melrose, WI. Raymond then began his career working for GTE as a cable splicer,
where he worked for the next 20 years before retirement.
Although retired, Raymond continued working as a plow driver in the winter and kept
himself busy with various hobbies. A talented woodworker, Raymond could often be
found in his shop making windmills, birdhouses, planters, and even replica trucks. When
not building something, Raymond would be out in the yard, taking meticulous care of his
lawn, of which he was very proud. Other hobbies Raymond enjoyed included bowling
and fishing the Trempealeau River or the northern lakes of Wisconsin and Canada.
Raymond is survived by his son, John (Jeane) Frank, daughters Sara (Tom) Pfaff and
Linda (Norris) Everson, his grandchildren Shane, Zachary, Ryan, Travis, Justin, Nathan,
Janelle, Brittany, Jamie, Macie, and Collin, 14 great-grandchildren, his sister Diane
Johnson, and many other loving family members and friends.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife Jane, his daughter Laura Folkedahl, parents
Harold and Mary, and his brothers Harold Frank Jr. and Merlin Frank.
A funeral service for Raymond will be held at St. Kevin’s Catholic Church in Melrose on
Monday, May 5 th . Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at
11:00 a.m. Burial will be held at the Melrose cemetery immediately following the service.
A luncheon will be provided at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation in his name to an organization of
your choice.
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