Frank A. Wiench

Frank Andrew Wiench, 84, of Whitehall, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in Rolling Meadows in Strum.

Frank was born February 17, 1940, in the town of Burnside, Trempealeau Co., to Frank Casper and Stella (Puchalla) Wiench. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 – 1961, and his favorite saying was “He crossed the Atlantic Ocean fourteen times over, under and all around.

Frank married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Boero, shortly after returning home from the Navy.

Frank was a well known and respected insurance agent for over 30 years. He loved the outdoors, horses, hunting, fishing, his family and friends, golfing and gambling.

Frank is survived by four children: Anthony Wiench, Laurie Wiench-Grimm, Beth (Richard) Bennett and Kristen (Thomas) Stephens; two sisters: Betty (Andy) Klimek and Esther (Bill) Zezulka; seven grandchildren: Amber Reed, Lucas, Logan, Gavin and Trevor Stephens, Brent Grimm and Shelby Warner; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife; two brothers: Herman (Rosanne) Wiench and Mike Wiench; three sisters: Romelle (Harold) Christianson, Lucy (Jim) Micheau and Deloris Wiench; a brother-in-law, Andy Klimek; a grandson, Ben Warner; four nephews: Lance Klimek, Mike Klimek, Roger Christianson and Gary Christianson; and a niece, Julie Wiench.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, July 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Independence with Father George officiating.

Burial with military honors conducted by Hutchins-Stendahl American Legion Post 191will be at Lincoln Cemetery in Whitehall.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Jack Funeral Home in Whitehall where a Christian prayer service, followed by a parish rosary, will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friends may also call one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

Jack Funeral Home in Whitehall is assisting the family with arrangements.