Obit: Frank, John (1860 - 1942)

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Surnames: Frank, Hinz, Schumann, Bruss, Borseck, Roll, Hass

----Source: Spencer Record, Spencer, Wis.) 03/05/1942

Frank, John (21 APR 1860 - 02 MAR 1942)


JOHN FRANK, TOWN OF BRIGHTON, DIES MONDAY

John Frank, a well known resident of the town of Brighton, passed away at the family home Monday noon, following an illness caused by a complication of ailments. He was 60 years of age. The body was taken to the Co-Op Funeral Home in Marshfield and was taken to the home this Thursday morning. Funeral services will be conducted at the Frank home Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock and 2 o’clock at the North church, the Rev. H. C. Hinz, officiating. Interment will take place in the church cemetery.

The deceased was born in Bruitz, Germany, April 21, 1860, and came to America when he was 12 years old. He lived in Dodge county for five years and then came to the town of Brighton, where he had lived since. His marriage to Miss Amelia Schumann took place in Brighton Sept. 7, 1889. His wife preceded him in death.

Surviving are 12 children, Mrs. Frank Bruss of Spencer; Gus of Spencer; Ernest of Mayville; Edwin of Spencer; Mrs. Louis Borseck of Menasha; Willie, Mrs. Otto Roll and John, all of Mayville; Alvin at home; Mrs. Arthur Hass of Marshfield; Elmer of Menasha and Oscar at home. There also are 13 children.