Frank A. Mead, age 80, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Wednesday, October 01, 2014 at Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship.
Funeral services will be at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale, Wisconsin on Sunday, October 5, 2014, at 3:30 p.m. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin. Visitation will be on Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale, Wisconsin after 12:30 pm until time of services.
Frank was born July 15, 1934 in New Albin, Iowa to Arlington M. and (Myrl Kester) Mead. He married Sharon Keebler on October 27, 1956 in Racine.
Frank served in the U. S. Navy, he managed the Petenwell County Park for 20 years, and also worked as a meat cutter for over 25 years. He enjoyed gardening, pulling pranks on family and friends, loved his church and enjoyed all the people he met through working as a manager at the Park, going out to eat and trips to Branson with his wife.
Frank was a member of Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife: Sharon Mead of Friendship, Wisconsin; his children: David (Brenda) Mead of Adams, Wisconsin, Dawn (John) Van Meter of Necedah, Wisconsin, Cheryl (Rich) Ristow of Stoddard, Wisconsin and Dan (Dawn) Mead of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin; his grandchildren: Jeremy Van Meter, Kristin (Tim) Cross, Jaime ( Nic Rivera) Mead, Savanna Mead, Mitch Collins, Riley Collins, Brandon Murphy, Amy (Bill) Browne, and Jen Twite; four great grandchildren: Zoie, Joe, Quintin, and Aubree; other relatives and many friends.
Frank was preceded in death by: parents and one sister, Patricia Furness.
Sending my condolences to the Mead family. Frank left an honorable legacy in his family. I know how proud he was of his children and grandchildren. May Frank rest in peace, and may God bring you comfort.
David & Brenda and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God wrap his arms around your family and bring you comfort during this difficult time.
I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to you. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. Turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance and to help soothe your heart. Psalms 34:18 assures us that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Our deepest sympathy. May you find comfort in you’re memories of each other.
To all the Mead family, Sorry for your loss . Keep the faith.
Dear Mead Family
I am so sorry to hear of Frank’s passing I remember him from growing up in Cottonville. May God keep you and comfort you now and always.
Sharon, Dave and families
Our deepest sympathies in your loss. Time and your memories will eventually lessen the pain. God’s speed…
Sharon and Family, Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God Bless all of you.
Sharon, Dave & Brenda & Families,
So sorry for your loss, but we know Frank is not hurtting any more. He will be truly missed by all of us that knew him. I always enjoyed talking to him and giving him a rough time. He always had a ready “Hi” and something to say. Keep those good memories close and they will help during this time. You are all in my thoughts.
Sharon & Family, we are so sorry for your loss. I truely enjoyed all the good times at Petenwell Park, when Frank was working. ( I might of drove Frank alittle crazy) Frank, now is at peace. Praying for comfort and peace for you & family.
Sharon and Dave, so sad to hear about Frank. My condolences too you both and you family.
Sharon and family so sorry for your loss
Dear Sharon, Dave and family, we are thinking of you all. Frank has left you with many memories to cherish. Hold tight to each other during this difficult time. Please know we are holding you all, in our thoughts and prayers. Lots of Love and Hugs!
Sharon,Dave and family, Thought and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead.
Sharon and Dave (and family). I am so sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. Have such wonderful memories of when he worked at Petenwell Park and the long talks we would have, some of which were very funny. Remember all the good times and May God with all of you during this difficult time. Prayers for all.
We are sadden by the lose of such a great man. We knew Frank from the park for many years and enjoyed his jokes and the pranks he played on our son Adam. Frank will always be in our hearts and prays forever. We can still hear him on the load speaker from his truck warning us against the weather condiations moving in. All those wonderful memories can never be taken away but always remembered in our hearts. Sharon you are a strong women and our love goes out to you and your family at such a sad time in your lives. Frank will always be watching over all of us as he begins his new journey.. Our prayers are with you all.
With Love…
Sharon and Dave (and family). We are so sorry to hear of Franks passing. Our hearts ache at the thought of your loss. May you find peace and comfort in knowing he is in Gods care now.
We are so sorry on your loss. Hold each other close and share your memories. MAY God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time