Marie E. Frank, age 93, of Gillett passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016. Marie was born on July 11, 1922 in the Town of Underhill to the late Paul and Helena (Wilke) Dicke.  After graduating from Gillett High School she was employed by the telephone company in Milwaukee.  On December 26, 1945, Marie was united in marriage to George Frank in Milwaukee and moved to his family dairy farm in the Town of Underhill where they farmed until 1977.  In her free time she loved baking bread, cooking, sewing, gardening, and enjoying her family.  She is a lifelong member of Christ Lutheran Church, Hintz.

Marie is survived by one son, Gary (Jean) Frank of Gillett; four daughters, Wanda (Noel) Nienstedt of Gillett, Jane Frederick of Gillett, Paula (Norman) Buhrandt of Suring, and Lynn (Michael) Kaufman of Cary, N.C.; 11 grandchildren, Carlye Frank, Lindsey Nienstedt, Kelli Frederick, Kyle (Kelly) Frederick, Trisha (Jason) Stage, Tabatha (Rich) Koehler, Paul (special friend, Angie) Buhrandt, Kurt (JoAnna) Buhrandt, Mark (special friend, Sarah) Buhrandt, Kathryn (Josh) Zellmer, Aubrey Kaufman and 11 great grandchildren. She is further survived by her twin sister, Kathryn Firgens of Bonduel and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, George, one grandson, Lance Frank, her parents, one brother, Martin Dicke, a sister-in-law Elvira Dicke, and a brother-in-law Clarence Firgens.

A memorial service for Marie will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 6905 Red Banks Rd, Gillett at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 23, 2016 with Rev. Michael Paholke officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established at Christ Lutheran Church. Swedberg-Zastrow Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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