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Birth	:	26 Jan 1936 Gibbon, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	5 Mar 2021 Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0553017, -97.4282990
Description	:	Roger passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at his residence in Norfolk. Roger was born on January 26, 1936 in Gibbon, Nebraska to Ernest and Cora (Lange) Frank. He was baptized on February 23, 1936 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Shelton, Nebraska and confirmed on April 2, 1950 at Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk. He attended grade school at Christ Lutheran School in Norfolk and graduated from Norfolk High School in 1954. Upon graduation, Roger worked for the Norfolk Daily News until his retirement in 1993. He married Helen Tietgen on August 14, 1958 at... Read More	Roger passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at his residence in Norfolk. Roger was born on January 26, 1936 in Gibbon, Nebraska to Ernest and Cora (Lange) Frank. He was baptized on February 23, 1936 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Shelton, Nebraska and confirmed on April 2, 1950 at Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk. He attended grade school at Christ Lutheran School in Norfolk and graduated from Norfolk High School in 1954. Upon graduation, Roger worked for the Norfolk Daily News until his retirement in 1993. He married Helen Tietgen on August 14, 1958 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Creek. Roger and Helen enjoyed over 61 years of marriage together visiting family, playing cards, traveling, watching Cornhusker games, and serving their church. At Christ Lutheran Church, Roger was active on the finance committee, ushering, and working the food pantry. He proudly served in the National Guard for 12 years achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class. For many years, Roger was active with local and state softball programs. In addition to playing, he was an umpire and Softball Association member for over 20 years. He served as district commissioner at the state level and was inducted into the Nebraska Softball Association’s Hall of Fame “Hall of Honor” in 1999. He enjoyed golf and was a member of the board of directors at Fair Play Golf Course. He always cheered for the Dodgers, Lakers, and Cornhuskers. Roger had a passion for bowling which lasted his entire life. An avid bowler himself, he participated in many leagues and tournaments, winning the Norfolk Match Games three many times. In 1983, he was inducted into the Norfolk Bowlers Hall of Fame. In 1985, he bowled a 298 at the ABC National tournament in Tulsa, OK. He continued his involvement as a USBC district rep and league officer for many years. In 2018, he became a lifetime honorary board member of the Norfolk Bowler’s Association. Roger was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, past board of directors at Fair Play Golf Course, Norfolk, Bowling Association since 1970 and 20 years in the softball Association. Survivors include his children Scott (Joan) Frank of Chesterfield, MO, Joel (Kerria) Frank of Norfolk, Susan (Bob) McDonald of Norfolk, Jodi (Ed) Selig of Lincoln, 10 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren, siblings Lorene Janssen of Hastings, NE, Janice (Richard) Hadenfeldt of Dannebrog, NE, Don (Sherry) Frank of Cary, NC Waterloo, Iowa and Phyllis Vantine of Aloha, OR. He was preceded in death by his wife Helen, son Michael, parents Ernest and Cora, two sisters Marilyn Wilcox and Ellen Simon, brother Marvin.

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Roger W Frank's memorial is located at: Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison County, USA.
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Roger W Frank death on 5 Mar 2021 in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.0553017
Longitude: -97.4282990

Family Members:

Parent

Ernest Emil Rudolf Frank

(1902 - 1976)

Cora Louise Lange Frank

(1908 - 2003)

Spouse

Helen E Tietgen Frank

(1936 - 2020)

Siblings

Ellen Jean Frank Simon

(1931 - 2016)

Children

Michael John Frank

(1966 - 1969)

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Coordinate: 42.1920100, -97.3593700

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Coordinate: 41.9831009, -97.6010971

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