- Date Of Birth: December 16, 1918
- Date Of Death: May 20, 2019
- State: Michigan
As of May 20, 2019, Frank is dancing with Jesus. Frank was born December 16, 1918 to the late Albert W. and Hattie (Ellis) Lehrke. He was raised on the farm and continued to farm until the 50’s. As a young boy, he also worked part time at Prudential Nursery. Frank then became a delivery driver for Standard Oil Company. In 1963 he went to work for Portage Public Schools as the bus mechanic until his retirement in 1980.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Carl and Elmer Lehrke; and two sisters Mildred Lehrke and Agnes Craven. He is survived by three children Sharon Wade of Portage, MI, Ed (Karen) Lehrke, Jr. of Washington, and Karen (Ed) Wicks of Washington. In 1977 Frank married Jan (Root) Lehrke, who also survives and three step-children Greg (Linda) Root of Auburn Hills, MI, David (Terry) Root of Lawton, MI, and Lynn (Bill) Dean of Paw Paw, MI. Also surviving are several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
