Gregory John Frank

Service Details

A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, April 10^th at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home located at 4600 County Line Rd, Mount Pleasant, WI 53403.  The wake will be held from 3 – 5 pm and a brief service will begin at 5pm. The family invites all of Greg’s family and friends to have dinner and share their memories at 6pm at Infusino’s Banquet Hall located at 3201 Rapids Dr, Racine, WI 53404. 

Memorial Suggestions

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the ASPCA (or an animal shelter of your choice), or to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Gregory John Frank was born in Hartland, Wisconsin to Donald and Ruby (nee Dailey) Frank on May 28, 1950. In 1960, his mother moved to Racine, Wisconsin, where Greg spent the rest of his life. Greg honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1969 – 1971. In 1973, Greg went to a trade show and given his artistic abilities, decided to pursue a painting apprenticeship. He soon mastered the craft and became an independent contractor known as “Gregory Frank Painting and Decorating.”  Greg never needed to advertise; his business thrived from word of mouth referrals. Greg was an exceptional artist with many different areas of expertise – drawing, decorative painting, and woodwork.

In 1977, Greg met Mary J. Penczykowski. Mary was the sister of Ruth Penczykowski who was engaged to Greg’s good friend, Steve Egmose.  After repeated failed attempts to get Mary to go out with him, she finally agreed. Greg and Mary were married in December 1978 and had two sons, Eric and Peter. Greg also welcomed many furry friends into his family including dogs and cats, as well as ducks and squirrels that feasted in his backyard.

Greg had many talents. He was an avid pool player and opened a pool hall named Boomers in Sturtevant.  He was one of those people that could make anything; wood furniture pieces, rubber band pistols, pillows; just to name a few.  He was a very fussy eater and decided to take up cooking later in life.  He was soon preparing delicious meals with just the right amount of spice for family dinners on Sunday nights.

Greg is survived by his son Eric Frank of Racine, sister Anne Frank Speed of Houston, Texas, numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and many longtime close friends.  Greg is preceded in death by his wife, Mary, son Peter,  father Donald Frank, mother Ruby Dailey Frank, brother-in-law Steve Egmose, and father-in-law Stanley Penczykowski.

The family would like to thank the caregivers at Ascension All Saints Hospital, with a special thank you to ICU Nurse Carrie Zeller, for her compassionate care and longtime friendship with the Frank family.

A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, April 10^th at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home located at 4600 County Line Rd, Mount Pleasant, WI 53403.  The wake will be held from 3 – 5 pm and a brief service will begin at 5pm. The family invites all of Greg’s family and friends to have dinner and share their memories at 6pm at Infusino’s Banquet Hall located at 3201 Rapids Dr, Racine, WI 53404.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the ASPCA (or an animal shelter of your choice), or to the Wounded Warrior Project.