Frank Draxler Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Frank Draxler age 86, of Park Falls, died peacefully and surrounded by his family on Monday January 29, 2018 at Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls. Frank's earthly journey began on December 22, 1931. He was the youngest of four sons born to Margaret (Wells) and John Draxler. Frank was raised at Crowley Dam, where his dad was the operator for Flambeau Paper Company. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1949. While employed at Universal in Park Falls, he met Rosy Schmidt, who would become the love of his life. They were married on October 17, 1953 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, and their eight children were all baptized there. While raising their family, they made time for numerous recreational activities. Frank enjoyed snowmobiling on area trails, poker parties with friends, and cribbage with anyone who didn't mind getting skunked. He spent many hours deer hunting and telling stories about deer hunting adventures. Frank has been an owner of the Green Bay Packers since 1997. On football Sundays his kids remember him taking a transistor radio to work on second shift at the Flambeau Paper Mill so he could listen to the end of the game. Annual Woodcutting Weekends were typically held in October. His children, grandchildren, and eventually great-grandchildren would come to cut, split, and pile wood for use in the winter. Frank and Rosy were lifelong members of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and their children all attended Catholic school in Park Falls. Frank was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. During his life journey, Frank mourned the loss of his daughter Joanie, his son John, and in 2004, the loss of Rosy, his wife of fifty years. In spite of these losses, he continued to put his complete trust in the Lord. His devotion to Our Lady prompted him to pray daily rosaries for those he loved. He is survived by: (6)children: Lynn Berg of Somerset Rob (Sue) Draxler of Park Falls Jane (Tom) Berg of Hudson Laurie Kusilek of River Falls Becky Draxler of Oakdale, MN Lisa (Will) Hankee of Temecula, CA (19)grandchildren (4)great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Rosy in 2004, his daughter Joanie, his son John, his granddaughter Leslie Berg, his great-granddaughter Anya Gies, (3)brothers: Lawrence, Wallace, & Eugene, and sons-in-law: Bob Berg and Randy Kusilek. Funeral services will be held on Saturday February 3, 2018 at 11:00am from St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Park Falls. Fr. Shaji Pazhukkathara and Deacon Chet Ball will co officiate. Burial will follow at Nola Cemetery in Park Falls. A visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at the Novitzke Funeral Home in Park Falls with a Parish Prayer Vigil at 7:00pm and on Saturday at the funeral home from 10:00am until processing to the church for the Funeral Mass.

Frank Draxler

December 22, 1931 - January 29, 2018