Francis “Frank” Zielinski, 80, of Van Buren, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017. He was born October 5, 1937 in Chicago, IL to the late Frank and Sylvia Zielinski. He served in the U.S. Navy, and was retired from PepperSource. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Dennis and Gerald Zielinski; and a grandson, Tyler Zielinski.
He is survived by his wife, Judith Zielinski of the home; a daughter, Susan Silvis and husband Dirk of Wilmington, IL; a son, Barry Zielinski and wife Audria of Poteau; a sister, Vivian Schroeder of Chicago; three grandchildren, Brittney, Ariel, and Dominique Zielinski.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 5, 2018 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel.
Pallbearers will be Barry Zielinski, Charlie Jones, David Schroeder, Brittney Zielinski, and Ariel Zielinski.
The family will visit with friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.
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