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
Dearest Hollie — Just heard about Frank's passing. This is a moment that no one can adequately prepare for. Please know that Charles & I are praying for you to have strength, calm, peace, and grace now and in the days ahead. Our love always.
Jim is sorry to hear of Frank's passing. I have given him the information from the online newspaper. He sends his best wishes to Holly and family. Mary Palank, neighbor of Jim Rhodes
Hollie, My prayers are with your at this time. Here is a passage from a book that helped me when George died: "Once we have been gripped with the pain of grief, life changes and is never the same. We change and are never the same. What we could not live without, we do. A life that could not go on, does. When we are able to grieve well as women, we will look at the tapestry of our lives and see the precious threads of loss and grief, and we will recognize the fabric as our own. We will see how loss gave way to gain; death gave way to life, and pain gave way to peace." God Bless you, Hollie
HOLLIE I;M SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR HUSBANDS DEATH. I AM REMEMBERING YOUIN MY PRAYERS. I;M THE LADY WHO WORKS IN MAMMOGRAPHY AT PARKLAND. MAY GOD SURROUND YOU WHIT HIS LOVE AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH IN THE DAYS AHEAD. GOD BLESS SANDY
So sorry Frank is gone but his race is won and I am sure that he will be waiting for you at Heavens Gate for your arrival and is now looking forward to the time that you can Stroll over Heaven with you. May the emptyness in your heart, at this time, be filled with His Love. God Bless You All. Love and Prayers Walter and Jessie