Frank Robert Farrell, 67, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side, after a brief illness, on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at his residence.
Born on January 5, 1943, in Kenosha, he was the son of the late Grover and Edna (Kressin) Farrell. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, he attended local Catholic schools.
On May 20, 2000 he married Patricia Becker, at Kemper Center in Kenosha.
For over 31 years he worked as a machinist for Ladish/Tri-Clover Corp retiring in 2001. He also worked for various bakeries in Kenosha; he was a highly qualified baker.
A member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Frank was a sports enthusiast, he especially enjoyed golfing with his wife and friends, cross country skiing and many team sports. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packer fan and a huge Country & Western music fan.
He is survived by his wife, Pat of Kenosha; his three children, Michael (Wendy) Farrell of Bristol, WI, Thomas Farrell of Kenosha, and Jody (Kevin) Humphres of Red Bay, AL; three sisters, Joan (Norm) Nikolai, Pat McNamara and Barbara Holzman, all of Kenosha; three brothers, James (Judy) Farrell of Janesville, WI, Steven Farrell of Greenville, SC, and Robert (Dori) Farrell of Kenosha; a brother-in-law, Frank Perri of Pleasant Prairie; two sisters-in-law, Maureen Blasi of Kenosha and Kathleen (Merle) Gilson of Crandon, WI ; and his seven grandchildren, Casey, Ryan, Kyle, Tyler and Katy Farrell, and Jessica and Nash Humphres. Frank is also survived by many lifelong friends.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Colleen Perri; and two brothers, John and Daniel Farrell.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 2nd, at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 3rd, at St. Mary Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held privately at a later date.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
Phone: (262) 654-3533
Visit Frank’s Online Memorial Book at:
www.prokofuneralhome.com

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