Lewis R. "Randy" Frank, age 71, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at his home, totally surrounded by his family. He was born in Lima, Ohio to the late Russell and Esther (Boyd) Frank. Randy married his high school sweetheart, Mary Stashwick, and they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in January of this year.
He was a devoted father to Elizabeth Williams and Edward (Akendita) Frank. He was proud of his six grandsons: Trace (Haylee) Williams, Gabriel (Jasmine) Williams, Max Williams and Andrew, Dylan and Tucker Frank. He also had a special granddaughter, Brianna Courtney. His nieces, Michelle Gooding and Kelly Hade lived with him for ten years.
He is survived by his brother Tom (Diane) Frank, sister Tamie Bruns and step-brother, Gary (Mary) Kerslake; brother -in law, Paul (Sandy) Stashwick, sisters-in-law Chestine Welch, Jacqueline Stashwick, Felicia Smelser and June Myers and many, many nieces and nephews.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, Doris Frank and step-dad, Ralph Lesher; his wife’s parents, Chester and Angeline Stashwick, his sister, Sharon Shepherd, brother, Larry Myers and his brothers-in law Roger Welch, Richard Stashwick and sister-in law, Toni Cramer.
He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp after graduating from Allen East high school in 1968, rising to the rank of Sargent. He fought in the Vietnam war having been assigned to the 3rd Marines 3rd Battalion, Lima Company in 1969. He was baptized in the Cam Lo River in Vietnam before being sent to retrieve fallen Marines after a particularly hard-fought battle on a hill in Cam Lo. Randy worked as a machinist at Westinghouse Aerospace for 22 years until it closed and he retired from Honda Engineering of Anna, Ohio in 2010, after 17 years.
Randy endured the ravages of Agent Orange with grace and humor for thirty years, having contracted Parkinson's Disease and a chronic lung disease. And the bible says, “he who endures shall be saved.” He was selfless and loving to all of his family and was a favored Uncle, even if not related. He lived a quiet Christian life through his example and action. His impact on his family and extended family will remain forever. He covered his family in love to the moment he breathed his last breath.
Friends may call from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 22 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services in Ada, Ohio. The celebration of his life will begin at 4:00 p.m. with Ty Cramer (his Godson and nephew) officiating. The service for Randy will be live streamed on the Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services Facebook page beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Allen East Youth Sports Association, 7843 Sugar Creek Rd. Lima, Oh 45801.
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