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Obituary: Frankovic, Andrew George

Age 99

FRANKOVIC, Andrew George (Age 99) Of Harrisburg, PA, passed away February 7, 2014 in Spokane, WA.

He was a retired employee of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

Andrew was born in Washoe, MT., on October 29, 1914.

He graduated from Carbon County High School in Red Lodge, MT., Class of 1933.

In November 1936, Andy was offered a job in Washington, D.C. and moved back east.

He served in the D.C. National Guard.

In 1940, he graduated from Columbus University and was assigned to the Bureau of Auditing.

He was transferred to Harrisburg, where he met Agnes Berk.

They were married on February 26, 1946 in Harrisburg.

Agnes passed away in June 2003.

Andy was inducted into the Army in September 1943 and served in the Pacific during World War II.

He was honorably discharged in January 1946.

Andy was an avid fisherman and enjoyed returning to Red Lodge, MT., and Buffalo, WY., to fish and to see family in Billings, MT., and Spokane, WA.

In March 2010, Andy traveled to Spokane to live closer to his family out west.

The family cherishes the four years they spent with Andy and caring for him.

He was a resident of the Fairwinds Retirement Community in Spokane.

Andrew was a member of the American Legion, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, past Faithful Navigator, and the Izaak Walton League.

He is survived by his brother, Rudie Frankovic, 93, of Buffalo, WY; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sofie and John Frankovic; and ten siblings: John, Jr., Steve, Elizabeth, Mary Zupan, Ann Sherman, Frank, George, Helen Nims Rinehart, Charles, and Pete.

A Rosary will be held Friday February 14th 7:30pm at Hennessey-Smith Funeral home; 2203 N. Division, Spokane, WA., 99207.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Church in Harrisburg, PA., at a later date.

Andy’s family thanks the Hospice House of Spokane staff for the kindness, respect, and support they provided Andy on his final trip.

To view Andy’s online memorial, please visit www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.