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Alexander Wiley “Frank” Reese

Birth	:	13 Aug 1889 Garfield, Benton County, Arkansas, USA
Death	:	30 Jul 1947 Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.6701390, -84.3352110
Description	:	'Frank' was very secretive concerning his background. He claimed to have been born in Missouri (his WWI draft registration shows his birthplace as Garfield, AR) and had a sister, Martha, and a brother, Henry. Actually, it is possible, judging from his facial features, he was at least partially of Indian ancestry. His first wife was native American. They had two children, Mary and Edward, before she died. Frank was a lawman in small Oklahoma towns in the early 1900's. By the 1930's, he operated a rifle range (shooting gallery) on Reno Street in Oklahoma City. Men would stand partially... Read More	'Frank' was very secretive concerning his background. He claimed to have been born in Missouri (his WWI draft registration shows his birthplace as Garfield, AR) and had a sister, Martha, and a brother, Henry. Actually, it is possible, judging from his facial features, he was at least partially of Indian ancestry. His first wife was native American. They had two children, Mary and Edward, before she died. Frank was a lawman in small Oklahoma towns in the early 1900's. By the 1930's, he operated a rifle range (shooting gallery) on Reno Street in Oklahoma City. Men would stand partially on the sidewalk while firing over the counter at moving targets. In his middle age, he traveled with fairs and carnivals while wintering in Oklahoma City. Frank's last employment was roller coaster operator in the Arnolds Park (Iowa) amusement park. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FRANK W. REESE BURIED SATURDAY IN ARNOLDS PARK Funeral services were held Saturday at the Donovan Funeral Home in Spirit Lake for Frank Reese of Arnolds Park. Interment is in the Arnolds Park cemetery. Frank Wiley Reese, youngest son of Alexander and Louise Reese, died at his home in Arnolds Park, July 30, at 1:30 p.m. at the age of 57 years. He was born at Seligman, Mo., Aug. 13, 1889. His younger days were spent at Seligman, later moving to Chandler, Okla. He served six years with the army and later served as sheriff of Lincoln county, Okla., for several years. Mr. Reese came to Arnolds Park in 1933 and worked for Mary James for three seasons in the shooting galleries. He spent two seasons working in Benit's park. In 1938 he started operating the coaster in what is now known as Lawler's park and continued operating it until his illness in September, 1946. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, one son, James, of Arnolds Park; two daughters, Mary Morlan of Benjor, Calif., and Connie of Oklahoma City; eight step-children and 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Andrew and James, and two sisters, Mary and Belle. 7 Aug 1947, The Milford Mail Card of Thanks To my friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and at the time of death of my husband. I wish to express my sincere thanks. – Mrs. Viva Reese. 7 Aug 1947, Spirit Lake Beacon

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Alexander Wiley “Frank” Reese's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, Pendleton County, USA.
When did Alexander Wiley “Frank” Reese death?
Alexander Wiley “Frank” Reese death on 30 Jul 1947 in Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 38.6701390
Longitude: -84.3352110

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Viva Maude Joenks Reese

(1891 - 1962)

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