In Loving Memory
Gary Frink

VISITATION
Friday, January 13, 2017
4:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

SERVICE
Saturday, January 14, 2017
10:00 A.M.
Bethany Lutheran Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. Peter Morlock

INTERMENT
Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Iowa

MILITARY RITES
V.F.W. Post #2295
Emmetsburg, Iowa

Elmer Gary Frink, son of Elmer and Stella (Norland) Frink, was born February 25, 1931 in Emmetsburg, Iowa. He received his education in Emmetsburg, graduating from Emmetsburg High School.

Following graduation, Gary served in the Iowa National Guard for a short time before enlisting in the United States Air Force on December 30, 1950. He served as a Radiology Technician until being honorably discharged on December 10, 1954.

While in the service Gary was united in marriage to Nancy Ann Higley in Minnesota. To this union two children were born.

Gary returned to Emmetsburg to farm which he continued for the rest of his life. He also was a hail adjuster for Farm Bureau and he and his family ran the Shamrock in Emmetsburg for several years.

Gary was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post #2295 in Emmetsburg and a member of the American Legion in Apache Junction where he and Nancy wintered. Gary was a past member of the Emmetsburg Jaycees and he enjoyed helping with many of the St. Pat's celebrations.

Gary also enjoyed fishing and hunting. He liked playing Euchre and working in his shop and fixing things around his farm. He and Nancy always looked forward to Happy Hour with their friends and family.

Gary passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 at his son's home in Apache Junction, Arizona, at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nancy in 2014; one brother, Dr. Lyle Frink; and one sister, Eleanor King.

He is survived by his children, Geri Lynn Frink of Emmetsburg, Iowa and Greg Frink and his wife, Mary Ellen of Apache Junction, Arizona; six grandchildren, Paula Garman, Gregory Frink, Jr., Meghan Frink, Todd Frink, Jeff Headley and Roxanne Tasler; six great grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Skip Higley of Florida; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home