Franklin Delano Fosco

Frank was born Dec. 2, 1932 in Peoria to Joe and Leona (Waldschmidt) Fosco. He married Judy Deimel Sep. 4, 1970 in Peoria. She survives along with one brother, Leonard Fosco, one daughter, Dianne (Glenn) Beccue, two grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Christine, one sister and two brothers. Frank was retired from the Teamsters Local 627. He served in the United States Marine Corp in the Korean War. He was a man who loved to live life to his fullest doing what he enjoyed with Judy. He spent many years boating and captaining their boat the “Judy K”. Frank spent time boating at Detweiller Marina, East Port Marina and eventually retired and moved the “Judy K” to Lake of the Ozarks. In the Ozarks, Frank was either on the lake or fishing. Frank had a love for his family and was famous for his secret Italian sauce. The family loved his sauce and the recipe was only released to his niece upon passing. Frank and Judy also sponsored the Fosco Fiasco Italian Night at the Elks Lodge in Osage Beach, where he was a member as well as a member of the Bartonville American Legion Post 979. When Frank wasn’t able to be at the Lake he pursued his true hobby carving decorative duck decoys for competition at various Wild Life Shows. Frank was an avid NASCAR fan and for his 70th Birthday drove a Petty car on the Talladega race track which was a thrill of a lifetime. Frank had the honor of participating in the Peoria Honor Flight, the smile on his face when he got off the plane said it all. He was proud of his country.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Social distancing will be practiced. You can watch Frank’s funeral livestream through Facebook at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Peoria Honor Flight or organizations dear to you.

You may view Frank’s obituary online at www.davison-fulton.com