Franklyn T. “Frank” Bake Jr., 64, Lincoln, died Wednesday (1/7/09). Born (8/12/44) to Franklyn T. and Loretta (Gzehoviak) Bake, Sr. Assistant Supervisor, AGP Grain Elevator Company. Frank enjoyed reading and listening to music, but most of all he enjoyed following Ryan’s music career with numerous trips to California, New Orleans, Virginia and the Caribbean.
Family members include wife, Bonnie; son: Ryan, Lincoln; sisters, brother-in-law: Mary Bake, Aurora, Colo.; Helen Bake, Columbus, Ohio; Vickie and Jim Darouze, Aurora, Colo.; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law: Joanne and Gilbert Fowler, Arcadia, Neb.; Betty and Lyle Adams; Bill Petska, all of Lincoln; Gary and Barb Petska, Omaha; Danny and Alan Petska, both of Ord; many nieces and nephews and their families. Preceded in death by parents, Loretta and Franklyn, Sr.; and brother, Tom.
Rosary: 6 p.m. Sunday (1/11/09) at Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 “O” Street.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Monday (1/12/09) at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, 735 South 36th Street. Msgr. Joseph Nemec officiating.
Memorials to the American Diabetes Association, 14216 Dayton Circle, Ste. 6, Omaha, NE 68137; Sunken Gardens of Lincoln c/o The Parks Foundation, 2740 “A” Street, Lincoln, NE 68502; or KZUM Community Radio, 941 “O” Street, Suite 1025, Lincoln, NE 68508.
Visitation: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday with family greeting 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Roper and Sons.