Franklin G. Taff, age 85, of Appleton, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday morning, June 29, 2015. He was born on March 11, 1930 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to the late Franklin and Helen (Maudo) Taff. Frank served in the United States Air Force from 1946 until 1950, and on…
Continue ReadingFranklin G. Taff, age 85, of Appleton, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday morning, June 29, 2015. He was born on March 11, 1930 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to the late Franklin and Helen (Maudo) Taff. Frank served in the United States Air Force from 1946 until 1950, and on February 10, 1967, Frank married the love of his life Kathleen Stanchina. He enjoyed the outdoors – his favorite quarries were ducks, deer, and fish. Frank looked forward to the camping trips with his family and the fishing trips to Canada. His passion was building World War II model airplanes, especially B-29 and P-51 models.
Frank is survived by his loving wife Kathleen Taff; sons Steven Taff, Peter (Vicki) Taff, Brian (Juana) Taff, and Richard Taff; daughters Pamela (George) Allar, Jodi (Kurt) Cowling, Jana (Joel) Parker, and Jolene (Jason) Burke; 26 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; and his sister Rose Marie Schroeder. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Frank was preceded in death by his son Frankie, daughter Victoria Mueller, and sister Judith O'Blenes.
The funeral service for Frank will be held at 4:30 PM on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 537 N. Superior Street, with Deacon Rick Simon officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday afternoon from 3:00 PM until the time of the service. Entombment will take place at Highland Memorial Park with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. Online condolences can be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.
Trenton Taff
left a message on March 20, 2019:
Matthew
left a message on July 2, 2015:
Hey grandpa, just wanted you to know how great it was being able to see you the last few years. The happiness you showed when I came to see you lifted my heart and spirit so much I have no words to explain. Everyone has said you are a good man and I now know you were a great man. When I take my boys fishing this summer I will be thinking of you. I know you are in a great place now because you deserve nothing less. Love you grandpa.
Eric
left a message on June 30, 2015:
Grandfather you will be very missed. I wish we had more time together. -Eric
Peter Taff II
left a message on June 30, 2015:
Grandpa, I will miss you so much. I wish I could have walked in the door and heard you yell "GUNNER" 1 more time. Time for you and uncle Frank to start building that double tree stand in the sky, please scout me out a good spot for when I get there. I will hold down the porcupine tree stand for you, I know you will be with me, lets shoot a big one.
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Trenton Taff
left a message on March 20, 2019:
Matthew
left a message on July 2, 2015:
Hey grandpa, just wanted you to know how great it was being able to see you the last few years. The happiness you showed when I came to see you lifted my heart and spirit so much I have no words to explain. Everyone has said you are a good man and I now know you were a great man. When I take my boys fishing this summer I will be thinking of you. I know you are in a great place now because you deserve nothing less. Love you grandpa.
Eric
left a message on June 30, 2015:
Grandfather you will be very missed. I wish we had more time together. -Eric
Peter Taff II
left a message on June 30, 2015:
Grandpa, I will miss you so much. I wish I could have walked in the door and heard you yell "GUNNER" 1 more time. Time for you and uncle Frank to start building that double tree stand in the sky, please scout me out a good spot for when I get there. I will hold down the porcupine tree stand for you, I know you will be with me, lets shoot a big one.
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