Franklin William Black passed away peacefully at his home under hospice care and surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Frank's visitation will be at Heritage Funeral Home on Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 1:00- 4:00 p.m. with family present to greet guests. Funeral services will be held at Hilltop United Methodist Church on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with a luncheon to follow. Family will meet on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 9:45 a.m. at the South Dakota State Veteran's Cemetery for a traditional burial to begin at 10:00 a.m.
Frank was born in Carroll, Nebraska on June 5, 1933. He was raised on a farm near Carroll, Nebraska where he lived with his mother, father and four siblings, Frank was the youngest. He graduated from Carroll High School in 1951. Soon after, he enlisted in the United States Army in 1953 and served during the Korean War and completed basic training, ending his service in 1955. After his service, he worked odd jobs until becoming a traveling salesman for Hoover Vacuums in South Dakota in 1961. His successful career lasted 28 ½ years. In 1968, he met Mattie "Sue" Mitchell. The two met through a mutual friend and married in 1970. Sue gave Frank 3 bonus children, Theresa, Lynette and Kimberly. Frank and Mattie together had two children, Michelle and Jason. In 1994, they officially adopted Kendra and Andrea.
During his time as a travelling salesman with Hoover Vacuums, he was a very well-respected employee of the company. He would travel throughout South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa selling to various stores. In 1989, Hoover decided to close their sales office in South Dakota. Frank always displayed a selfless demeanor which was present after asking his children if they wanted to move, when they declined and wanted to stay in their home town, Frank semi-retired. He then obtained employment at Kenwood Manor Apartments in Sioux Falls doing on-site maintenance, he would work here until retirement in 2007.
Frank made many good friends throughout life wherever he went. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting pheasants, turkeys, camping and fishing. He took a few memorable camping trips with his son Jason, which included having their tent rained out one time in Pierre, SD. In 2014, he treated himself to a little red Mercedes Benz convertible that he enjoyed driving around town, it was a pleasure to see him treat himself after so many years of dedication to his family and others. Frank loved his family with all his heart and was always very forgiving. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren until his passing. When he could not be with them he would always ask how they were doing and offer support in any way he could.
During his retirement, Frank became very involved in his local church, Hilltop Methodist. He took up a board member position and loved being the Sunday Morning "Coffee Man". They say he made the best coffee and no one came close to making coffee the way he did. Along with being a well-respected member of the church, he also volunteered for Meals on Wheels and Sioux Falls Back Pack for Kids Program.
Frank was a lifelong Nebraska Huskers Football fan, and loved baseball as well. In 2011, he attended a Minnesota Gopher Football game with his daughter, Michelle. Throughout the years there were many memories in the car listening to the games.
Frank will be greatly missed by his family and extended family. Supportive in everyway he could be, he never hesitated to help his kids and grand kids in anyway possible. He loved his family selflessly, always thinking of them and putting his family's needs before himself. He encouraged education and always tried and better his children and grandchildren. He was a smart man and always wanted his children to have a back-up plan in place through life. He kept his wittiness until the very end. The family joke was when he asked you what you'd want for your birthday or Christmas – if you said "nothing" or "I'm not sure" he would suggest a stick with a whistle. He was a great man with an even greater sense of humor. He touched many souls with his larger than life heart. There was always an open heart and open door at his house.
Frank is proceeded in death by his parents, Otto and Anna Black, by his four siblings; Irene (Earl) Ploog, Dorothy (Vernie) Fleshman, Margaret (Donald) Belter and his beloved Brother Orville "Patch" Black. He is survived by his Children; Theresa, Lynette (John), Kimberly (Mike), Michelle (Mark), Jason, Kendra and Andrea. Grandchildren; Paul, Nicole, Brittany (Nathan), Garrett, Danielle, Jazmyn, Michael, Alana, & Giovanni. Great-Grandchildren; Kade (8), Aubrey (4) and Wyatt (2) Johnson. He also leaves behind many Nephews, Nieces, Great Nephews and Nieces as well as great-great Nephews and Nieces.
Virtual participation can be found by going to the Zoom link listed below. Link will work about 10 minutes prior to the service:
- Heritage Funeral Home
Frank's visitation will be at Heritage Funeral Home on Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 1:00- 4:00 p.m. with family present to greet guests. Funeral services will be held at Hilltop United Methodist Church on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with a luncheon to follow. Family will meet on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 9:45 a.m. at the South Dakota State Veteran's Cemetery for a traditional burial to begin at 10:00 a.m.
Frank was born in Carroll, Nebraska on June 5, 1933. He was raised on a farm near Carroll, Nebraska where he lived with his mother, father and four siblings, Frank was the youngest. He graduated from Carroll High School in 1951. Soon after, he enlisted in the United States Army in 1953 and served during the Korean War and completed basic training, ending his service in 1955. After his service, he worked odd jobs until becoming a traveling salesman for Hoover Vacuums in South Dakota in 1961. His successful career lasted 28 ½ years. In 1968, he met Mattie "Sue" Mitchell. The two met through a mutual friend and married in 1970. Sue gave Frank 3 bonus children, Theresa, Lynette and Kimberly. Frank and Mattie together had two children, Michelle and Jason. In 1994, they officially adopted Kendra and Andrea.
During his time as a travelling salesman with Hoover Vacuums, he was a very well-respected employee of the company. He would travel throughout South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa selling to various stores. In 1989, Hoover decided to close their sales office in South Dakota. Frank always displayed a selfless demeanor which was present after asking his children if they wanted to move, when they declined and wanted to stay in their home town, Frank semi-retired. He then obtained employment at Kenwood Manor Apartments in Sioux Falls doing on-site maintenance, he would work here until retirement in 2007.
Frank made many good friends throughout life wherever he went. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting pheasants, turkeys, camping and fishing. He took a few memorable camping trips with his son Jason, which included having their tent rained out one time in Pierre, SD. In 2014, he treated himself to a little red Mercedes Benz convertible that he enjoyed driving around town, it was a pleasure to see him treat himself after so many years of dedication to his family and others. Frank loved his family with all his heart and was always very forgiving. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren until his passing. When he could not be with them he would always ask how they were doing and offer support in any way he could.
During his retirement, Frank became very involved in his local church, Hilltop Methodist. He took up a board member position and loved being the Sunday Morning "Coffee Man". They say he made the best coffee and no one came close to making coffee the way he did. Along with being a well-respected member of the church, he also volunteered for Meals on Wheels and Sioux Falls Back Pack for Kids Program.
Frank was a lifelong Nebraska Huskers Football fan, and loved baseball as well. In 2011, he attended a Minnesota Gopher Football game with his daughter, Michelle. Throughout the years there were many memories in the car listening to the games.
Frank will be greatly missed by his family and extended family. Supportive in everyway he could be, he never hesitated to help his kids and grand kids in anyway possible. He loved his family selflessly, always thinking of them and putting his family's needs before himself. He encouraged education and always tried and better his children and grandchildren. He was a smart man and always wanted his children to have a back-up plan in place through life. He kept his wittiness until the very end. The family joke was when he asked you what you'd want for your birthday or Christmas – if you said "nothing" or "I'm not sure" he would suggest a stick with a whistle. He was a great man with an even greater sense of humor. He touched many souls with his larger than life heart. There was always an open heart and open door at his house.
Frank is proceeded in death by his parents, Otto and Anna Black, by his four siblings; Irene (Earl) Ploog, Dorothy (Vernie) Fleshman, Margaret (Donald) Belter and his beloved Brother Orville "Patch" Black. He is survived by his Children; Theresa, Lynette (John), Kimberly (Mike), Michelle (Mark), Jason, Kendra and Andrea. Grandchildren; Paul, Nicole, Brittany (Nathan), Garrett, Danielle, Jazmyn, Michael, Alana, & Giovanni. Great-Grandchildren; Kade (8), Aubrey (4) and Wyatt (2) Johnson. He also leaves behind many Nephews, Nieces, Great Nephews and Nieces as well as great-great Nephews and Nieces.
Virtual participation can be found by going to the Zoom link listed below. Link will work about 10 minutes prior to the service:
- Heritage Funeral Home
Franklin William Black passed away peacefully at his home under hospice care and surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Frank's visitation will be at Heritage Funeral Home on Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 1:00- 4:00 p.m. with family present to greet guests. Funeral services will be held at Hilltop United Methodist Church on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with a luncheon to follow. Family will meet on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 9:45 a.m. at the South Dakota State Veteran's Cemetery for a traditional burial to begin at 10:00 a.m.
Frank was born in Carroll, Nebraska on June 5, 1933. He was raised on a farm near Carroll, Nebraska where he lived with his mother, father and four siblings, Frank was the youngest. He graduated from Carroll High School in 1951. Soon after, he enlisted in the United States Army in 1953 and served during the Korean War and completed basic training, ending his service in 1955. After his service, he worked odd jobs until becoming a traveling salesman for Hoover Vacuums in South Dakota in 1961. His successful career lasted 28 ½ years. In 1968, he met Mattie "Sue" Mitchell. The two met through a mutual friend and married in 1970. Sue gave Frank 3 bonus children, Theresa, Lynette and Kimberly. Frank and Mattie together had two children, Michelle and Jason. In 1994, they officially adopted Kendra and Andrea.
During his time as a travelling salesman with Hoover Vacuums, he was a very well-respected employee of the company. He would travel throughout South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa selling to various stores. In 1989, Hoover decided to close their sales office in South Dakota. Frank always displayed a selfless demeanor which was present after asking his children if they wanted to move, when they declined and wanted to stay in their home town, Frank semi-retired. He then obtained employment at Kenwood Manor Apartments in Sioux Falls doing on-site maintenance, he would work here until retirement in 2007.
Frank made many good friends throughout life wherever he went. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting pheasants, turkeys, camping and fishing. He took a few memorable camping trips with his son Jason, which included having their tent rained out one time in Pierre, SD. In 2014, he treated himself to a little red Mercedes Benz convertible that he enjoyed driving around town, it was a pleasure to see him treat himself after so many years of dedication to his family and others. Frank loved his family with all his heart and was always very forgiving. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren until his passing. When he could not be with them he would always ask how they were doing and offer support in any way he could.
During his retirement, Frank became very involved in his local church, Hilltop Methodist. He took up a board member position and loved being the Sunday Morning "Coffee Man". They say he made the best coffee and no one came close to making coffee the way he did. Along with being a well-respected member of the church, he also volunteered for Meals on Wheels and Sioux Falls Back Pack for Kids Program.
Frank was a lifelong Nebraska Huskers Football fan, and loved baseball as well. In 2011, he attended a Minnesota Gopher Football game with his daughter, Michelle. Throughout the years there were many memories in the car listening to the games.
Frank will be greatly missed by his family and extended family. Supportive in everyway he could be, he never hesitated to help his kids and grand kids in anyway possible. He loved his family selflessly, always thinking of them and putting his family's needs before himself. He encouraged education and always tried and better his children and grandchildren. He was a smart man and always wanted his children to have a back-up plan in place through life. He kept his wittiness until the very end. The family joke was when he asked you what you'd want for your birthday or Christmas – if you said "nothing" or "I'm not sure" he would suggest a stick with a whistle. He was a great man with an even greater sense of humor. He touched many souls with his larger than life heart. There was always an open heart and open door at his house.
Frank is proceeded in death by his parents, Otto and Anna Black, by his four siblings; Irene (Earl) Ploog, Dorothy (Vernie) Fleshman, Margaret (Donald) Belter and his beloved Brother Orville "Patch" Black. He is survived by his Children; Theresa, Lynette (John), Kimberly (Mike), Michelle (Mark), Jason, Kendra and Andrea. Grandchildren; Paul, Nicole, Brittany (Nathan), Garrett, Danielle, Jazmyn, Michael, Alana, & Giovanni. Great-Grandchildren; Kade (8), Aubrey (4) and Wyatt (2) Johnson. He also leaves behind many Nephews, Nieces, Great Nephews and Nieces as well as great-great Nephews and Nieces.
Virtual participation can be found by going to the Zoom link listed below. Link will work about 10 minutes prior to the service:
- Heritage Funeral Home
Frank's visitation will be at Heritage Funeral Home on Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 1:00- 4:00 p.m. with family present to greet guests. Funeral services will be held at Hilltop United Methodist Church on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with a luncheon to follow. Family will meet on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 9:45 a.m. at the South Dakota State Veteran's Cemetery for a traditional burial to begin at 10:00 a.m.
Frank was born in Carroll, Nebraska on June 5, 1933. He was raised on a farm near Carroll, Nebraska where he lived with his mother, father and four siblings, Frank was the youngest. He graduated from Carroll High School in 1951. Soon after, he enlisted in the United States Army in 1953 and served during the Korean War and completed basic training, ending his service in 1955. After his service, he worked odd jobs until becoming a traveling salesman for Hoover Vacuums in South Dakota in 1961. His successful career lasted 28 ½ years. In 1968, he met Mattie "Sue" Mitchell. The two met through a mutual friend and married in 1970. Sue gave Frank 3 bonus children, Theresa, Lynette and Kimberly. Frank and Mattie together had two children, Michelle and Jason. In 1994, they officially adopted Kendra and Andrea.
During his time as a travelling salesman with Hoover Vacuums, he was a very well-respected employee of the company. He would travel throughout South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa selling to various stores. In 1989, Hoover decided to close their sales office in South Dakota. Frank always displayed a selfless demeanor which was present after asking his children if they wanted to move, when they declined and wanted to stay in their home town, Frank semi-retired. He then obtained employment at Kenwood Manor Apartments in Sioux Falls doing on-site maintenance, he would work here until retirement in 2007.
Frank made many good friends throughout life wherever he went. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting pheasants, turkeys, camping and fishing. He took a few memorable camping trips with his son Jason, which included having their tent rained out one time in Pierre, SD. In 2014, he treated himself to a little red Mercedes Benz convertible that he enjoyed driving around town, it was a pleasure to see him treat himself after so many years of dedication to his family and others. Frank loved his family with all his heart and was always very forgiving. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren until his passing. When he could not be with them he would always ask how they were doing and offer support in any way he could.
During his retirement, Frank became very involved in his local church, Hilltop Methodist. He took up a board member position and loved being the Sunday Morning "Coffee Man". They say he made the best coffee and no one came close to making coffee the way he did. Along with being a well-respected member of the church, he also volunteered for Meals on Wheels and Sioux Falls Back Pack for Kids Program.
Frank was a lifelong Nebraska Huskers Football fan, and loved baseball as well. In 2011, he attended a Minnesota Gopher Football game with his daughter, Michelle. Throughout the years there were many memories in the car listening to the games.
Frank will be greatly missed by his family and extended family. Supportive in everyway he could be, he never hesitated to help his kids and grand kids in anyway possible. He loved his family selflessly, always thinking of them and putting his family's needs before himself. He encouraged education and always tried and better his children and grandchildren. He was a smart man and always wanted his children to have a back-up plan in place through life. He kept his wittiness until the very end. The family joke was when he asked you what you'd want for your birthday or Christmas – if you said "nothing" or "I'm not sure" he would suggest a stick with a whistle. He was a great man with an even greater sense of humor. He touched many souls with his larger than life heart. There was always an open heart and open door at his house.
Frank is proceeded in death by his parents, Otto and Anna Black, by his four siblings; Irene (Earl) Ploog, Dorothy (Vernie) Fleshman, Margaret (Donald) Belter and his beloved Brother Orville "Patch" Black. He is survived by his Children; Theresa, Lynette (John), Kimberly (Mike), Michelle (Mark), Jason, Kendra and Andrea. Grandchildren; Paul, Nicole, Brittany (Nathan), Garrett, Danielle, Jazmyn, Michael, Alana, & Giovanni. Great-Grandchildren; Kade (8), Aubrey (4) and Wyatt (2) Johnson. He also leaves behind many Nephews, Nieces, Great Nephews and Nieces as well as great-great Nephews and Nieces.
Virtual participation can be found by going to the Zoom link listed below. Link will work about 10 minutes prior to the service:
- Heritage Funeral Home
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