James Leroy Frank, age 64, Coldwater, Ohio died June 19, 2017 at his home.

He was born December 1, 1952 in Celina to the late Henry & Phyllis (Branscomb) Frank. On July 20, 2002, he married Brenda (Young) Frank, who survives in Coldwater.

He is also survived by children, Heather & Paul Brotherton, Cathie & Jeremy Bowen, Trisha Frank & Greg Youngker all of St. Marys, James Leroy Frank II & Stephanie Sage of Spencerville, Mindy & Todd Eales of Coldwater and Rachael & Chad Brown of Versailles; 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild; sisters, Sandy & Ron Suchland and Karen Sparks all of St. Marys; and in-laws Dale Collingsworth of St. Marys, Rick & Karen Young of Portland, Steve & Nora Young of Celina, Ron Young of Montezuma, Don Young of Greenville and Randy & Lynn Young of Rockford.

He is preceded in death by siblings Wilma Collingsworth and Lynn & Mike Slusher and parents-in-law Steve & Martha Young.

He was a 1971 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School; he was a veteran of the Vietnam War, enjoyed hunting and playing cards and formerly worked at AP in St. Marys.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

The Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.