Frank L. Pokrop

Pokrop, Frank L.,
Frank was joined with the love of his life, wife Maxine (nee Tournade) on Sunday, December 7th, 2014, coincidently Pearl Harbor Day. Loving father of Frank (Orla) Pokrop, Paula Smith and Lynne and favorite son-in-law and friend Julio Rivera. Special grandfather of Kelsey, Emily, Alyssa, Natalie and Marcus. Further survived by other relatives and many friends.
Frank was a graduate of South Division High School, and received a Bachelors of Science degree from UW LaCrosse, and two Masters degrees, from Western State College, Colorado, and the University of Michigan. Frank coached all sports and was a counselor, teacher, vice principal and principal at numerous schools including Bay View, James Madison, and Rufus King for over 34 years. At 17 years of age, Frank proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served from 1942-1944. He was in the 4th Marine Division in WWII and was awarded the Purple Heart and Navajo Medal for bravery. Frank was President of the 4th Marine Division Association and Reunion Chairman and Scholarship Committee.
At Blessed Sacrament Parish, Frank was the Holy Name Society President, Choir President, Scholarship Committee Chairman and coordinator for the Archbishop Charity Drive and lector for more than 50 years. Together with his wife Maxine they worked on the 4th of July Committee at Jackson Park for many years.
Frank will be remembered for his sense of humor, wit, hard work, generosity, a challenging chess match, a fun loving card game, appreciation and love of music, and most importantly devotion to family.
After Maxine’s passing in 2008, Frank moved into his late brother Ray’s apartment at the Village at Manor Park where he happily lived his final years.

Visitation Saturday, December 13th, from 9-11AM at BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH, 3100 S. 41st St, with Funeral Mass at 11AM. Private Committal.
If so desired, memorials to Blessed Sacrament Church appreciated.

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