Kary Charles Frank's Obituary
On May 8, Kary Frank, born November 30, 1948, left what he called "the waiting room," and was welcomed Home by his parents Jerry and Joyce, his siblings Delores, Jonnie, and Cindy - and Granny. Remaining family includes his wife Shirley (Bongard), children Jared, Austin, Tyler, and Adrienne, and siblings Joe (Donna), Jim, Claudia, and Colette.
A man of varied interests, Kary earned licenses as a builder, a pilot, a business broker, and a driver (at age 15). He earned four post-secondary degrees, culminating in a law degree from the University of Arkansas, and became a member of the State Bar of Michigan. He has had articles published in the Michigan Bar Journal and The Sporting News, among other publications, and has an article archived at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, TX. Kary also built a 777 horsepower Camaro that boasted a ¼ mile ET of 10.62 at 133 mph. An endless problem solver, he served as a go-to for many friends and was also a volunteer defense counsel for the West Michigan Regional Sobriety Court. His travels took him from the Peace Corps in Barbados to the U.S. Army Arctic Test Center in Alaska to driving/hitchhiking with friends across the country.
Kary will be honored on Friday, May 19 at Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, MI. Family will be present at 10:30, with a service at 11:00. Memorial donations in his name may be made to Spectrum Hospice or the Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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