Leonard Frank
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Leonard G. Frank, age 87 of Alhambra, IL, died Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at San Gabriel Memory Care in Highland, IL.
He was born on Monday, August 15, 1938, in Alhambra, IL, the son of Clemens and Alma (nee Ohren) Frank, Sr.
On Saturday, January 11, 1964, he married Audrey L. Frank (nee Heuiser) in Highland, IL, who passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013.
Leonard was born in Alhambra, Illinois and grew up on the family farm. He was the youngest of 15 children. He graduated from Highland High School in 1956. Leonard was drafted and served in the US Army with duty in Berlin, Germany. After returning home from the Army he worked at Alton Box Board for a few years while continuing to farm the family farm. He then began his career as a union trailer mechanic working at Pennsylvania Truck Lines and Conrail in Fairmont City until his retirement. After retirement, Leonard worked for several years at W.M. Trailer Repair Service as a mechanic and later as a farmhand at Grandview Farm until the age of 79. Leonard was a hard worker who enjoyed farming and butchering hogs each year throughout the winter months at all of the Frank Family weekend butchering’s. He enjoyed taking his family fishing and frog gigging. He was a lifetime member of the VFW in Highland and served on the board. He and Audrey helped with the Friday night fish fry’s and were part of the "Potato Salad" group. Every Thursday morning, he would help cook the potatoes and prepare the secret recipe potato salad. He always kept his home and vehicles looking neat and clean. Leonard always had a great story to share with his family and friends and liked to joke around. He was very proud to tell everyone about his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and especially enjoyed spending time with all of them.
Survivors include:
- Son - Dean E. (Linda) Frank, Highland, IL
- Daughter - Jean A. (Ernest) Potthast, Alhambra, IL
- Son - Kent M. (Kristy) Frank, Saint Jacob, IL
- Grandchildren - Anastasia "Annie" (Brian) Vosholler, Highland, IL, Cameron "C.J." Frank, Highland, IL, Shannon Frank, Highland, IL, Nathan (Anastasia) Potthast, Granite City, IL, Simon (Fiancée-Kayce Zeller) Potthast, Alhambra, IL, Morgan (Christopher) Boeser, Summerfield, IL, Samuel (Veronica) Potthast, Staunton, IL, Michaela (Trevor) Straeter, Pocahontas, IL and Brennan (Morgan) Frank, Roseburg, OR.
- Great Grandchildren - Corbin Vosholler, Aleigha Vosholler, Dakota Pearson, Barrett Potthast, Emmerich Boeser, Adelaide Boeser, Levi Straeter, Baby Straeter (expected March 2026) and Amelia Frank
- Brother - Lawrence Frank, Breese, IL
- Sister-In-Law - Joan Frank, New Douglas, IL
- Brother-In-Law - Dale Heuiser, Sr., Marine, IL
- Nieces and Nephews - Numerous
He was preceded in death by:
- Spouse - Audrey L. Frank (nee Heuiser), died 11/23/2013
- Father - Clemens U. "Clem" Frank, Sr., died 3/2/1966
- Mother - Alma M. Frank (nee Ohren), died 4/1/1979
- Sister - Marie A. Suess, died 11/26/2011
- Sister - LaVerne Moss, died 6/18/2001
- Sister - Clementine E. "Sis" Rinderer, died 1/14/2012
- Brother - Alvin J. "Bud" Frank, died 10/10/2010
- Sister - Clara Heim, died 7/3/1955
- Brother - Norbert Frank, died 2/17/1990
- Sister - Wilma T. Welchen, died 12/24/2012
- Sister - Dorothy M. Landolt, died 1/16/2018
- Sister - Hattie Keller, died 1/09/2024
- Brother - Clemens "Clem" Frank, Jr., died 6/5/1980
- Sister - Agnes A. Keller, died 5/26/2024
- Brother - Elmer H. Frank, died 3/30/2016
- Brother - Duane L. Frank, died 12/4/2004
- Great Grandchild - Declan J. Vosholler, died 7/30/2016
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Grantfork, IL, with Father Callistus Osiaga, Pastor, St. Gertrude Catholic Church, officiating.
Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post #5694 or Masses.
Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home
