Francis (Frank) T Decoteau 93, of Claremont, CA passed surrounded by family January 5, 2022. Frank joins his wife Dona of 64 years in eternal life. His legacy of family, faith and service to his local community will be cherished by those he impacted.
Frank was a former resident of Rancho Cucamonga, Menifee, and Montclair where he served on the Montclair Planning Commission for 29 years. Frank is a retired General Dynamics Business and Systems Engineer where he led the Pomona Division Systems Analyst organization. He and Dona were active in their Catholic faith as Pre-Canna instructors, the Marriage Encounter movement, Small Faith Group, and as Eucharistic Ministers. Frank was also active in Toast Masters, his children’s Boy and Girl Scout troops. He served on the Salem Christian Homes and OPARC board, supporting the mission to help adults with disabilities and their families.
Frank’s focus on faith and family, his razor-sharp wit, understated intelligence and passion for the outdoors has been passed to his children. Frank took his family of seven, to 30 plus National Parks and on multiple cross country camping trips. His sense of humor and an innate thirst for knowledge gave Google Search a workout into his last week. Frank will be missed most for his love, caring and calm demeanor and the way he could truly listen to others. His philosophy in life; “the most important person in a relationship is the other person,” made him a true leader in selflessness.
Born in MA; resident of ME, WI, TX and CA, he was a mechanical engineering graduate of the University of Maine and holds an MBA from Texas Christian University. Frank was a veteran of the Korean War Army Signal Corps and had a focus on service to family, country, community and faith. Frank will best be remembered as Dad, Poppa and Great Grandpoppa He is survived by his five children; Greg, Mary Pat, Jon, Linda and Mike, 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Donations to Salem Christian homes https://www.salemchristianhomes.org/ in lieu of flowers are appreciated. Write; “in memory of Frank Decoteau” in the comments section.
All services are on Monday, February 7, 2022
• Viewing/Rosary: Monday, February 7, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 2110 N. San Antonio, Upland, CA 91784.
• Funeral Mass: Monday, February 7, 2022 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM, St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 2110 N. San Antonio, Upland, CA 91784.
• Burial: Monday, February 7, 2022 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Bellevue Memorial Park, 1240 West G Street, Ontario, CA 91762.
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