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Gregory John Frank

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May 28, 1950 – Apr 3, 2025

Service Details

A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, April 10th 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 10th 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.

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  1. Bill Biehn says

    April 7, 2025 at 6:38 pm

    Rip

  2. Patti DeMark Knower says

    April 8, 2025 at 9:32 am

    I knew Greg well way back when I was married to Tom Csik.
    He was a fun, funny, all around great guy.
    So sorry to hear of his passing.
    Patti DeMark Knower.
    I will donate to our local animal shelter in his name.

  3. The Celeste Family says

    April 8, 2025 at 10:16 am

    Eric, Our deepest condolences on such a terrible loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please find peace in the memories of good times.

  4. Annika Arzikovic says

    April 8, 2025 at 10:24 am

    So very sorry for your loss . Remember all the good times and memories. Sending love and prayers.

  5. GARY A. HUCK says

    April 10, 2025 at 8:34 pm

    Maybe
    not
    heaven,
    but
    a movie
    theatre
    playing
    The Maltese Falcon,
    and Rio Bravo.

    Maybe
    not
    heaven,
    but an
    easy chair
    a good cigar
    and a
    better shiraz.

    Maybe not
    heaven,
    but a rack
    of eight ball
    at Boomers
    with Steve.

    Maybe not
    heaven,
    but a kitchen
    to cook in
    and a window
    to watch
    Mary
    play
    with the dog
    by the pond.

    Maybe not
    heaven,
    but that
    long
    train ride
    to New Orleans
    to be
    with Peter.- Gary Huck

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