Frank D. Walkowe

Frank D. Walkowe, son of the late Joseph and Frances (Zink) Walkowe, was born on December 18, 1922 in Dearborn, Michigan, and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at his residence near Cabool, Missouri, at 90 years of age.
Frank grew up and attended school in Michigan. He was united in marriage to Betty Moore on March 20, 1943. Seven children were born to this union. Frank started out farming in Michigan and when they moved to Missouri, they continued dairy and beef farming. Frank enjoyed farm life and taking care of his animals.
The great loves in Frank’s life, were Betty, his family, his farm, and deer hunting. He was the best husband, father, and grandfather that any family could ever ask for.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson: Randy Walkowe; a great-grandson: Damien Miron; two brothers: William Walkowe and Joseph Walkowe; and by one sister: Gertrude Moore.
He is survived his loving wife, Betty Walkowe, of their home near Cabool, Missouri; by seven children: Dianne (Gerald) Peirce, Sharon Kleinschmidt, Gail (Kenneth) Miller, June Beaubien, Frank Walkowe, Denise (Rodney) Gerth, and Danette (Stanley) Ericson; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and other relatives, neighbors and friends who will sadly miss him.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Deacon Joe Kurtenbach, Nurse Payree Short, and Hospice Compassus, for all the love and care they provided.