Frank Joseph Schable, age 85, of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin died Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2014 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Adams, Wisconsin. Rev. John Krebs will officiate. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Military Honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Interment will be at the Eastside Cemetery, Montello, Wisconsin at a later date.
Frank was born April 2, 1929 in Saskatchewan, Canada to Frank J. and Teresa Schable. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Navy in the Pacific Theater of War. Frank returned from the war to North Dakota for a short while before moving to Wisconsin. He married Arlene Schurz and this union was blessed with three children. Frank farmed in Sullivan, WI until 1974 when he opened his plumbing business in Helenville, Wisconsin. He married Patricia Frances Kane on December 28, 1979 in Jefferson, Wisconsin and they moved to Oxford, Wisconsin in 1979. Frank continued his plumbing business for many years and was known to friends and customers as “Frank the Plumber.” He retired in 2004.
Frank enjoyed gardening, traveling, and taking care of his four cats, especially Melvin.
Frank was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank J. and Teresa Schable; son, Lynn Roy Schable; first wife, Arlene Schable; and son-in-law, Max Wincell.
Survivors:
Wife: Patricia Schable of Grand Marsh
Daughter: Diane (Rick) Donnelly of Wisconsin Dells
Daughter: Wendy Wincell of Watertown
Daughter-in-law: Valerie Schable of Montello
Step-son: Peter (Terese) Tellier of Oconomowoc
Step-son: Roy (Debbie) Tellier of Viroqua
Step-son: Terrence (Sherri) Tellier of Oxford
Grandchildren: Jake (Megan) Schable, Jesse (Jenn) Schable, Jonathan (Carrie) Schable, Kurtis Wincell, Craig Wincell,
Step-Grandchildren: Michael Tellier, John Tellier, Roy Tellier, Michelle Tellier, Amy Tellier, Sara (Ken) Miller, Margaret Tellier, and Mary Tellier
Great-grandchildren: 8
Sister: Annie (Earl) Kling of Oregon
Sister: Evelyn (Mike) Derrah of Oregon
Sister: Janice Schable of Oregon
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts an prayers to the family.
Pat and Diane
This is a very sad day Frank and I were very good friends when I had my heart attack he checked on me all the time I only wish I had had checked with him more often now, we worked together we drank beer together I know he sufferd way to long there’s nothing I would like more than to be there with you but due to my own health that’s not possible my wife and I express our condolences Pat if there’s any thing you need please call
Diane and Rick,
We’re s0 very sorry for your loss. The Lord will now take good care of him.
RICK & DIANE~OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. YOU’RE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS.
So sorry Diane and family. Diane if there is anything I can do let me know.
Frank was a wonderful man and I will miss him dearly. I loved his smiles and when he would call me honey. He was a very sweet man.
Diane and Rick,
My thoughts and prayers are with you .
Diane and Rick,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!
With our deepest sympathy,
Kurt & Katie
Diane and family, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry on your loss. May God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time
Diane and Rick,
We send our love as you go through this tough time.