Russell L. Frank

Russell Lee, son of Herman and Marjorie (Moore) Frank, was born March 26, 1936, at the Manning General Hospital in Manning, Iowa. Herman died six months later due to complications of being kicked by a horse and Marjorie later married Carl Frank, who became a father to Russ. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Audubon County. Russ graduated from Manning High School in 1955 and then enlisted in the United States Navy. Following Russ's service in the Navy, he returned to Manning and started farming south of Manning. On April 17, 1960, Russ was united in marriage with Linda Meggers at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. They were the parents of four children. Russ also drove truck and will be remembered by many as a school bus driver. Russ was known for making jokes and never knew a stranger. Linda and Russ enjoyed card club and getting together with friends and family. He was a big fan of John Deere and antique tractors. Russ enjoyed going to his son's house and tinkering in the shed with the tractors. He loved going to coffee and visiting with friends and anyone else who would listen. Above all Russ was devoted to his family, especially his grandchildren. On December 13, 1983, Linda suffered a stroke and Russ took full responsibility of taking care of his wife that he loved dearly. When her health began to fail she became a resident of the Manning Plaza where Russ visited her daily. After her death on June 25, 2009, Russ continued to live on the farm, but Linda was never far from his thoughts. Russ became ill on Friday May 31, 2013 and was transported to Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He died on June 7, 2013 at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 12 days. Russ is preceded in death by his wife, parents, and infant daughter Sandra. He is survived by three children: Vicki and husband Dale Eberly of Sioux City; Kimberly Frank and Jim Miller of Ames and Rodney Frank and wife Deanna of Manning; five grandchildren: Stephanie Eberly and Trevor Moore of Sioux City; Jessica Eberly and Hunter Hordusky of Sioux City; Justin Frank of Manning; Austin Frank of Manning; and Michael Frank of Manning; many cousins, other relatives and friends. Officiating REVEREND JONATHAN CONNER Music "ROCK OF AGES" "HOW GREAT THOU ART" "JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN TODAY" CONGREGATION CARLYS STRIBE, ORGANIST Casket Bearers JUSTIN FRANK JIM MILLER DALE EBERLY BRAD WIESE TODD GRUHN GENE STEFFES Honorary Casket Bearers RUSS'S GRANDCHILDREN: STEPHANIE JESSICA JUSTIN AUSTIN MICHAEL AND "THE CARD CLUB" Interment MANNING CEMETERY MANNING, IOWA