Frank J. Stachowicz

November 5, 1939 - July 26, 2018

Frank J. Stachowicz 78, of Crystal Falls, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at U.P Health System in Marquette. Frank was born on November 5, 1939 in Caspian, MI, son of the late Jacob and Katherine (Ball) Stachowicz. He grew up in Alpha and attended school there before joining the United States Army in 1958 He served during the Korean War and the Berlin Crisis and was honorably discharged in 1964. After his service he spent ten years in South Milwaukee and owned and operated an auto body shop in Cudahy, WI. He returned to Crystal Falls in 1978 and operated Frank's Auto Body in Crystal Falls until his retirement in 2000. Frank was a talented auto body repairman and mechanic. He loved working on cars and just about anything else with a motor that needed repair. Frank’s passion for this continues today through his sons. He loved spending time with his family and especially enjoyed boating on Way Dam with them. Frank also enjoyed dancing, especially polka’s and square dances. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Benny, Eddie, Jack, Joey and Donald Stachowicz; three sisters, Carole James, Doloris Yoki and Marie Kocielski Frank is survived by his children, Keith Stachowicz of Crystal Falls, Mary (Jeffrey) Toivonen of Crystal Falls, Karen (Paul) Serzynski of Winthrop Harbor, IL and Matthew Stachowicz of Crystal Falls; brother, Robert (Gail) Stachowicz of Iron River; grandchildren, Brittany and Nicholas Stachowicz, Elizabeth Toivonen, Ryan and Katie Kates. Also by many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 3rd at 11:00am at the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Crystal Falls. The Eastside Veterans Council will conduct military graveside honors. Family and friends are invited to celebrate and remember Franks life immediately following the graveside services at the VFW Hall in Crystal Falls. Condolences to the family of Frank Stachowicz may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services with the arrangements.