Frank R. Podlipec

May 3, 1938 - January 27, 2017
Frank R. Podlipec

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Frank Robert Podlipec, 78, of Hendersonville passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2017 after a long, valiant struggle with illness.

Frank was the son of the late Frank John and Vlasta Stehno Podlipec. A longtime resident of Wisconsin, he received his Business Degree from the University of Cincinnati.

Frank was employed by the Boy Scouts of America as Field Director for 33 years. He served as a Commissioner for Green Lake County, WI.

Frank had lived in Henderson County for the last seventeen years. He was a member of the Hendersonville Tennis Association, the Southern Lights Square Dancing Club and the Senior Friendships where he and Pat met many dear friends. Frank enjoyed playing golf and tennis, appreciating the camaraderie and friendly competition. He took great pride in his lawn and was well-known in his neighborhood for his landscaping.

Frank is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Patricia Estes Podlipec; two sons, Mark Podlipec and his wife, Therese of Massachusetts and John Podlipec of Chapel Hill; grandchildren, Brooke and Nicole; and sister, Kathryn Gray of Kansas City.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or by clicking here.


Service

Wednesday, February 1, 2017
2:00 PM

Unity of the Blue Ridge - Directions
2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road
Mills River, North Carolina 28759
(828) 891-8700

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  • January 30, 2017
    Barb and Vern Tollakson says:
    Sorry to hear of Franks, death. Our prayers are with the family.

  • January 28, 2017
    Larry and Cheryl Avery says:
    So sorry to hear about Frank. We met Frank and Pat at Unity of the Blue Ridge and always enjoyed both of them. Such wonderful friendly people. We have missed seeing them recently since I have been down with a fractured pelvis. Franks was just so charming and cute. He cornered us one time after service to ask about a restaurant in Black Mountain that he had heard about and wanted to take Pat there as a surprise for her birthday. Unfortunately, the place was closed on her birthday but it was such a really sweet thought, very in character for Frank. Our condolences to Pat and her family. Frank will be greatly missed but the world has been a better place having had him in it.

  • January 30, 2017
    Nancy Koski says:
    Dear Pat and Family: thinking of you at this difficult time. Your Love for Frank will always keep you linked together thru time and special memories. It was good to know him, tho briefly, back in those very busy dulcimer/golf/ young grandchildren years. I believe Frank is in that special corner around the bend, with my Norman and other good people who have passed over beyond our loving arms and understanding. I wish you all Comfort and Peace in your lives. Nancy Koski

  • January 29, 2017
    Gary and Patricia Bowen says:
    Truly a great friend and a valiant trooper. He will be sorely missed.

  • January 29, 2017
    Don & Sue Krichbaum says:
    Pat, you have our deepest sympathy. We enjoyed knowing Frank through square dancing. He was a gentle, warm and fun loving soul and we feel privileged to have known him.