Robert E. "Daisy" Frank

Robert E. "Daisy" Frank, 83, of New Berlin, passed away at 10:58 pm on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at St. John's Hospice. Bob was born May 14, 1926, the son of Joseph and Margaret White Frank Sr. He married D. Jeannine Abell in New Berlin on October 14, 1950. Bob was a graduate of New Berlin High School and went on to hold a partnership in the Shell Station in New Berlin from 1951 until 1958. He then began farming in the Loami area. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Berlin, and the Knights of Columbus Council #4372 as their financial secretary for 12 years. Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a loyal Cardinal fan. He is preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Alice Ross, Anna Margaret Moody and Bernice Sinclair; and six brothers Ralph, Herman, Howard, Raymond, Lawrence, and Joe Frank. Bob is survived by his wife, Jeannine; their sons, Daniel (Deborah) Frank of Springfield, and Gene Frank of Loami; two grandchildren, Amanda (Jess) Jones of Bartlow, FL and Travis Frank of Lake Charles, LA; a brother, Thomas Frank of New Berlin; a sister-in-law, Mary Alice Frank of New Berlin; and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 4:00 7:00 pm on Friday, October 30, 2009 at McCullough- Delaney and Butler Funeral Home, 714 E. Gibson, New Berlin. A prayer service will be held at 3:45 pm. Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 404 E. Birch St., New Berlin, with Rev. Msgr. John Ossola, celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.