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Frankie L. Topel

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Frankie Lamar Topel, 76, of Fremont, OH passed away on June 13, 2015 surrounded by his family at Bethesda Care Center in Fremont, OH. He was born on April 2, 1939 in Fremont, OH the son of Clarence and Betty (Frockler) Topel. He was a 1957 graduate of Woodmore High School.

Frank married Betty Ann Edwards on June 22, 1959 in Findlay, OH and she survives. He worked as a machinist at Century Tool and Die for many years until he retired in 1991. He was a life member of the Fremont Eagles, past member of the V.F.W. Men’s Association and Moose. He enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers, Lions and the University of Michigan. He was a champion croquet player.

Frank is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Betty Topel, Fremont; children, Tina (Stephen Krochmalick) Hammonds, West Palm Beach, FL, Terri (John Barnes) Topel, Tracy Peterson and Barry (Jenny) Topel all of Fremont and Trisha (Don Zucker) Wadsworth, Port Clinton, OH; sisters, Patty Schmidt, Lecanto, FL and Judith (Don) Witt, Woodville, OH; twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Frank is preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law, Charles N. Peterson.

Visitation: Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH with an Eagles service at 7:00 p.m.

Service: Wednesday, June 17, 2015; 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Pinkerton officiating.

Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont, OH

Memorials: Hospice of ProMedica Memorial Hospital or Alzheimer’s Association.

Online Condolences: www.whhfh.com

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  1. Sheila Hudson

    June 14, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    My deepest sympathy to all of you. So very sorry for your loss

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  2. Cheri

    June 15, 2015 at 12:28 am

    My thoughts & prayers are with you all. I’m so sorry my heart just breaks for you all. I always enjoyed talking with Frank he was a great man . I will be keeping you all in my prayers. Love, Cheri Carpenter

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  3. Trish Williams

    June 15, 2015 at 3:44 am

    To Tina, Terry, Tracy, Trisha, and Barry and Mrs.Topel, I am so sorry to hear about your father and husband, may he R.I.P. And may all of you heal from his passing.

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  4. Mike Matousek

    June 15, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    Barry and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  5. linda m gegorski

    June 15, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    Sincere sympathy to the family with prayers/thoughts!!

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  6. jacob and natalie reed

    June 16, 2015 at 2:35 am

    We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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  7. Joyce Heminger-Thomas

    June 17, 2015 at 1:33 am

    I cannot express how sad I am for you guys. Losing a parent is so hard. Frank is cruising around on a damn moped in heaven, im sure causing all kinds of trouble. He surely was a character. My prayers are with you guys during this time.

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  8. jill austin

    June 17, 2015 at 3:45 am

    Sending my Aunt Betty and cousins Tina, Terry,Barry,Tracey and Trisha my heartfelt condolences and hugs to you all. I will be there on Wednesday. May Uncle Frank R.I.P. Love you all.

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  9. Jim eckhardt

    June 19, 2015 at 9:21 am

    sorry to hear about Frank he was a great guy

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  10. Bart Grover

    July 17, 2015 at 2:55 am

    I Was looking up old friends in Fremont and found tour father has passed. Sorry to here about your loose.

    Bart

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