Frank Charles Jarecke

Frank Charles Jarecke, 80, of Grand Island, NE died on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at CHI Health St. Francis.

To honor Franks wishes cremation will take place and a visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from 4 to 7 PM at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island. A private burial of ashes will take place at a later date in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. 

He was born on October 18, 1943 in Fullerton, NE to Walter and Frances (Podraza) Jarecke. He grew up in Fullerton. He entered the United States Army and served during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1964. He was united in marriage to Janet Korus on November 8, 1969 in Platte Center. After which the couple lived in Grand Island where Frank worked for New Holland. 

He was a member of the Platt Duetsch, VFW and Ducks Unlimited. Frank loved a good argument, even though he was normally wrong! Deep down he was a soft-hearted guy. He loved and was so proud of his kids and grandchildren. For all his horseracing friends, today is the day to go put $5 and $5 on Gray Frankie.

He is survived by his son, Rick (Trish) Jarecke; daughter, Lori (Matt) Beiber; four grandsons, Blake and Carter Beiber and Caden and Zach Jarecke; and most importantly his dog, Charlie.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers, Jerome, Joe, Wally, and Fred his twin that died in childhood. 

The family would like to thank St. Francis for his great and compassionate care. Thank you also to his other supporters over the years, Butch and Joyce Noakes and his Platt Duetsch family.