Frank Krzeminski

December 17, 1931 - April 24, 2012

  Krzeminski, Frank Passed away on April 24, 2012 at Ashbury Gardens in North Aurora. He fought a courageous battle with lung cancer during the past two years with determination to live. Frank was born December 17, 1931 in Aurora IL, to Adam and Teofilia Krzeminksi. He has lived his entire life in Aurora, graduating from West Aurora High School in 1948. Frank served in the US Marine Corp. Upon his return from military service he became a plumber and retired in 1994 after 38 years. Frank enjoyed fishing, cards, golfing and was an avid gardener, always happy to share his annual harvest with all the family members. Frank would compete each year with his son-in-law Steve for who had the earliest and largest tomato of the season. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Lou; his sister, Cecilia; his three daughters, Susan (Mark) Rogers, Luanne (John) Manny, and Cindy (Steve) Wolf; Frank adored his ten grandchildren, Christopher Manny, Jay (Brandy) Wolf, Robert Manny, Christa Wolf, Jeff (Melanie) Schiltz, Justin (Shannon) Manny, Sean (Jenny) Schluchter, Paul (Caitlin) Rogers, Jamie (Jessica) Rogers, and Ashley (Matt) Stalter. Frank is further survived by his ten great-grandchildren, Kylee, Abby, Cullen, Logan, Shiloh, Rylan, Madison, Sawyer, Macklyn and Clayton. Frank was preceded in death by both his parents, and his brothers, Walter, Joseph and Steve. Frank always had a smile and a wink for his caregivers the past two years. The family appreciates the care and .attention that was given to Frank. And thanks to all who called, visited and prayed for Frank throughout his battle. A memorial service will be held on Thursday May 3, 2012, at the VFW, 121 N River St. Montgomery IL. Visitation will start at 5:15 followed by a memorial service at 6:00 pm.

As published in the Beacon News on May 1, 2012.