Frank Maskus

Frank W. Maskus 82, formerly of Crystal Falls, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2012 in Portland Oregon. He was born on March 21, 1930 in Iron River, son of the late Frank and Josephine (Pucylowski) Maskus. He attended school in Alpha and was drafted into the US Army in April of 1951. He served as part of the occupying forces in Japan and was honorably discharged in July of 1953, for his service he was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal. He married Fusako Sato in December 1952 and she preceded him in death in December of 1971. Frank spent most of his life in Crystal Falls. In his early years he ran the film projector at the Delft/Aldo Theatre, worked as an independent TV repairman, and did TV repair for the Stoor Electric Company. Later he was employed as a maintenance technician for the Crystal Falls Community Hospital and Crystal Manor. One of Frank's many accomplishments was installing two television translators, one in Crystal Falls and the other in Crystal Falls Township. He was well known in the local area for having the ability to fix "just about anything" electrical or mechanical. As hobbies he was a licensed amateur radio or "Ham" operator, was interested in programming personal computers, and more recently web page design. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and snowmobiling, and for a number of years served as president of the Crystal Falls Snowmobile Club. He was a lifetime member of the Tufts-Rondon VFW Post #2891. Frank was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Griesbach and Mary Jane Akkala. He is survived by a son, James (Kris) Maskus of Portland Oregon, daughters, Nancy (Tom) Clark of Crystal Falls and Jody (Marcus) Ferrill of Sacramento, California, a brother, Tom (Sharol) Maskus of Wolverine Michigan, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A family graveside burial will take place at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Frank W. Maskus online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the funeral arrangements.