Frank Alfred Wicklein, 91, died on Monday, October 28, 2013 at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Frank was born in Abercrombie, ND, on June 18, 1922 to John and Hazel (Owen) Wicklein.  He married Alice Henderson on July 18, 1944 in Battle Creek, Michigan.  Alice died on September 11, 2005.  Frank was a veteran of World War II, serving in occupied Japan and a member of American Legion.  He was a farmer, feed salesman and retired insurance agent.  Frank enjoyed fishing, Bingo, hunting and golf.

Surviving are his daughter, Brenda Wicklein of Minnetonka, MN; a son, Brian (Carolyn) of Dodge Center, MN and brother, Peter of Elgin, IL.  Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Alice; his parents; and sisters, Mildred, Barbara and a brother, John.

A funeral for Frank will be held at 10:30am on Friday, November 1, 2013 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. David Byrne officiating.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:30pm on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at the funeral home and one half hour prior to the service. A graveside service will be at 3:00pm in Homewood Cemetery in Ellsworth, Iowa on Friday.

The family prefers memorials to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and The Caring Partners Program at Salvation Army.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com