Frank Louis Czaiczynski

Frank Louis Czaiczynski 90, of Memphis died Sunday December 2, 2012, at McLaren Macomb Hospital, Mt. Clemens. He was born February 13, 1922, in Detroit the son of the late Walter and Josephine (Banachowski) Czajczynski. He married June Burchi on November 20, 1948, in Detroit. Frank served his country with the United States Army from January 1943 to November 1945 during WWII and was a former German P.O.W. for several months. He received the Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon w/3 bronze battle stars, 1 Overseas Service Bar and Good Conduct Medal. He was active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization and served as a Commander of the former Eddie Stinson V.F.W. Post #2407, Detroit. He worked many years as a journeyman in the sheet metal business and was a member of both Local #80 and #292. Frank loved fishing, mushroom picking, bowling, gardening, canning, playing cards, and watching college sports, especially basketball. He also loved to watch golf, but said it was an old man’s game and he’d take it up when he was older! He especially loved being with his family and watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow. Surviving in addition to his loving wife June of 64 years are their seven children, Sandra Rank (Anton), Michael (Christine), Ray (Patricia), Marian Smith, Patricia Belvedere (Vince), Janice Daugherty (Thomas) and Steven (Crystal); 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, along with several nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Adam Smith and Kevin Daugherty, and his six siblings, Al, Ray, Max, Lottie, Bill and Marion. His family honors the memory of Frank and invites you to visit and share memories Wednesday 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Richmond. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday with 10:00 a.m. visiting. Fr. John “Doc” Ortman, pastor of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Allenton, will officiate. Burial with military honors will be 11:30 a.m. Friday in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Memorials are suggested to “Wishes of the Family”. For information and Guest Book kaatzfunerals.com

Frank Louis Czaiczynski

February 13, 1922 - December 2, 2012