Frank D. Struck, age 60, of Lakeville, Indiana, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Frank was born November 9, 1951 to the late Stanley and Freda (Paulus) Struck in South Bend, Indiana. On July 8, 1972, he married the former Ms. Sharon Rose in South Bend. They celebrated 39 years of marriage.
Surviving is his wife, Sharon Struck of Lakeville, his brothers Edward Louis Struck and Noel Frederick (Janice) Struck, and his sisters Joanne Carole (Ronald) Crawford and Judith Kay Rutkowski. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews; Rhonda Owens, James Rutkowski, John Rutkowski, Julie Rutkowski-Lawson, Eric Struck, Holly Magyar, Ashley Struck, Neely Struck, Jacob Struck and Alisson Struck.
Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the 2:00 pm funeral service on Monday, February 27, 2012 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Osceola. Entombment and Military honors will follow in the Good Shepherd Mausoleum on the grounds of Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola.
Frank served honorably in the United States Marine Corps from 1970 - 1974, where he was a Tank Commander for the 1st Marine Division. He graduated Cum Laude from Indiana State University with a B.S. in Safety Management in 1982, and was employed first as an engineering consultant for AETNA Insurance and Casualty, and then later as an elevator and amusement ride inspector for the State of Indiana.
He loved riding his Harley, and was a lifetime member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, St. Joseph County, Chapter 1027. Frank, in his youth, was also an Eagle Scout, where he obtained the Order of the Arrow. Frank also enjoyed catfishing. He loved animals, wildlife, and the serenity of his wooded property.
In his memory, donations may be made to the Heartland Small Animal Rescue in South Bend, Pet Refuge in Mishawaka, or the Logan Center.
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