Frank L. Detring

Mr. Frank L. Detring passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, Farmington, at the age of 81 years, 3 months & 13 days. Frank was born Feb. 24, 1925, in Bonne Terre, & was the son of Frank B. Detring & Maggie Lillian 'Lewis' Detring.

Frank was: * a member of Libertyville Methodist Church; * a US ARMY Pacific Theater Veteran of World War II; * a Lifetime-member of Norman L. Rigdon VFW Post #5896 & * Lifetime-member of LePere-McCallister American Legion Post #416, both of Farmington. Frank was fiercely proud of his agrarian roots. He was passionate about baseball & bowling. He loved to travel & never missed a chance to visit with his grandchildren, no matter where they lived. His most-precious passion was being a friend, companion & life mate with his wife, Hollie.

Survivors Include: his WIFE: Hollie 'Hahn' Detring, of Farmington; 1 SON: Reed (& Margie) Detring, of Jamestown, Tennessee; 2 GRANDCHILDREN: John Detring & Erika Ehrenkaufer; 2 GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Brennan & Kylie Ehrenkaufer. Also, 1 SISTER: Marguerite 'Mrs. Orville' Hampton, of Farmington.

Visitation: Friday, 5-8 pm at Taylor Funeral Service, Inc. There will be a combination American Legion/VFW Service on Friday at 7:00 p.m. @ TAYLOR CHAPEL. Visitation resumes, Saturday morning at 7:00 a.m.

Funeral: Saturday, 11:00 a.m., June 10, 2006, with Rev. Judy O. Jeffry officiating.

at : TAYLOR Funeral Service CHAPEL

Interment: Hillview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Farmington

Memorials to: * Libertyville Methodist Church &/or * Donor's Choice