Frank and Sandra Hilsabeck (Johnson) were married on August 10, 1965 and had 3 children together, daughter Tracey Lentfer (Independence, MO) and sons Chris Hilsabeck (McKinney, TX) and Spencer Hilsabeck (Lincoln, NE).
In September of 1996 Frank married Elizabeth Livingston of Tampa, FL, adding two daughters, Jessica (Dallas, TX) and Whitney (Frisco, TX), to the family.
Frank began in the mailroom at the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co. after graduating from UN-L, moving thru the ranks and eventually becoming CEO. Frank was an active participant in the Lincoln community engaging with business groups, multiple charities, and other philanthropic organizations throughout Nebraska. A lifelong passion, Frank enjoyed hunting with his brothers, friends and family, usually with one of the many hunting dogs he owned. Frank was also passionate about golf, and was very involved with golf in Nebraska, competing in many state tournaments and events. A highlight for him was winning the 1977 Lincoln city golf championship over many younger top golfers of the day. Frank was also a founding member of the Sand Hills Golf Club in Mullen, NE.
Frank was an active father and grandfather through his later years, attending many birthdays, graduations, soccer games, dance recitals, football games and golf outings. He was blessed with 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Allison Lentfer Prettyman (Wes) was the first, followed by Ryan Uphoff, Hale Hilsabeck, Alex Lentfer, Jackson Hilsabeck, Celia Hilsabeck, Isabelle Lentfer, Sidney Hilsabeck, Cameron Bean, Evan Bean and Bennett Bean. Allison blessed Frank with great grandboys Colton and Weston Prettyman.
In addition to wife Elizabeth, Frank is survived by daughters Tracey (Mike Lentfer), Jessica and Whitney (Clint Bean) and sons Chris (Angela) and Spencer (Angie), brothers Richard (Diane) and Tom (Becky) and his multiple grandchildren. He was preceded in passing by his parents Frank Sr and Joann.
In lieu of flowers, please send any memorial donations to CurePSP (www.psp.org), Mourning Hope (www.mourninghope.org) or Nebraska Golf Foundation for Youth on Course (6618 South 118th Street, Omaha, NE 68137…www.nebraskajuniorgolf.com).
A Celebration cocktail party will be held on Saturday, October 15th from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Country Club of Lincoln, 3200 S 24th St.