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In Memory of Frank Micek
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commentsYou have our deepest Sympathies. Your thoughts are in our prayers I f you need anything let us know
commentsUncle Frank was my godfather. We shared a birthday - September 14 - I will always remember him, especially on that day. He was a generous man. He will be missed by his family. May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.
commentsJohn,Brian and micek family. Im sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I didnt know him very well only through my dad but what i did know he was a nice man The lovell family will keep you all in our prayers god bless
commentsTo all the Micek familly, we are all saddend to hear of your loss. Your family is in our prayers. ~The Bonczynski's ~Larry, Randy, Angie, Gwen, and Randi.
commentsMicek family, Our hearts go out to you. We know how long a struggle this has been for you all. Frank was such a fighter; may he now have peace. We will be thinking about you and hope your know we care.
commentsJerry,Sheri & the entire Micek family. Please accept our deepest sympathy. He will be missed. Remember all the good times and things. He would have wanted it that way.
commentsTo the Micek Family! We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. Your dad was very inspirational to everyone.He was a very smart man. He will be greatly missed.We are sorry that we can't attend the funeral,but our prayers are with you all. May God bless you all thru this saddened time. Roger & Becky
commentsTo the Micek Family, Be assured of our prayers on the passing of Frank. He was remembered at Mass this morning. Fr. Sylvester will be having Mass tomorrow and it too will be in memory of Frank. May he now enjoy the presence of the God he so longed for. Our Lady of Angels Friary
commentsDear Micek Family, HOW GREAT.... A GUY... Oh Lord my God when I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made I see the stars,I hear the rolling thunder Thy power throughout the universe displayed How greatThou art,How great Thou art.......this song reflects your Father and I must say he was an AWESOME guy who stole many a THUNDER...he will definitely be missed, but never forgotten. A fun and enjoyable guy! I will miss our visits which were many over 35 years. God Bless and keep his memory alive. A San Francisco friend, Pete
commentsDear John, Brian and Families, My deepest Sympathies go out to all of you during this sad time. May the Lord be with you all and give you strength. God Bless.
commentsPlease accept my condolences on the passing of Frank. Though we have been gone from Columbus a good number of years now we still remember the friends back home. They are some of our fondest memories. My son John spoke very highly of Frankie and the crew at Micek's Bar when we lived there. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rose Ann Schwartzer and family
commentsDear John & Brain. I am so sorry to hear of your Dads passing, he was a nice man to talk too (lots of memories at the bar). Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. John & Kamie Bierman
commentsJon and all Micek family. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Billy Haynes and Robin Codr
commentsBringing him Sweet Corn in the Summer to Miceks bar. Eat Lunch, Breakfast everyday there up to a year ago. Thanks for the memories.
commentsMy mother, Clara Briggs, and I wish to send our sympathy and prayers to the Micek family. We know you will all miss him very much. We have such fond memories of the Micek family.....including Frank.
commentsJon and Brian and the Micek family: Sorry to hear that your dad passed away, he was such a ausome guy to get along with, our prayers are with the Micek family. Kit,Michelle and Xavier Jilg
commentsJon, Brian, and family. We extend our condolences to you and all of the Micek family. Although you cannot see the tears we shed for you, we shed them for the saddness of a loved one leaving us and for the happiness of knowing Frank is walking/danceing the path to be with the Almighty God in Heaven. We wish we could be there to personally to stand by your side and help you through this time. As many others do, we have our own memories of Frank that will live on in our hearts. Since we cannot be there, we will dance a song for our memory of him in our minds, "NewYork NewYork"
commentsJon, Brian and family,we wish to extend our deepest sympothies in this time of your loss. We have alot of great memories of Frank, as I'm sure alot of people do. He was a great person. Take Care, Jeff and Sally
commentsMy deepest condolences to all of you on your loss. I know he will be sadly missed. Marion Baran (Ken Mino's wife)
commentsLynn and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to all of Frank's family. What a life he had! A Columbus legend has passed away! Love, Lynn & Jody
commentsJon and family, So sorry to hear of Frank's passing. He was such an interesting and enjoyable man to be around. I'll never forget coming in to the Shagri-la in the afternoon and hearing Frank singing one of his favorite songs, or watching him at the City Council meetings! He was very well liked and respected by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
commentsFrank was a great guy. I have fond memories of singing at Micek's Bar in the 70's. He knew how to enjoy life. He will be missed.
commentsKaren and Family, Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your father. Our prayers are with you. Chuck and Sandy Kiess and family
comments. Please accept my deepest sympathy. He will be missed. Remember all the good times and things. He would have wanted it that way.hes whith julie and the dinker doo!singing new york!! i think about you guys all the time ill have to get down that way again and stop in,kepp your chin up!
commentsSo sorry to learn of this sad loss. Frank made me feel welcome from the first time I met him in the winter of 1974 when I travelled to Columbus on a business trip. We became "long distance" buddies & he even paid me a visit with his son Gary at my business in California several years ago. His laughter & joking were his hallmark (along with his singing) and he will be greatly missed. My condolences to the entire Micek family, especially Brian, Jon & Gary whom I had the pleasure of knowing. "California Bob"
commentsTo all our aunts,uncles,cousins,friends of Uncle Frank.He will be remembered in our prayers as well as all of you at this time.God bless all of you and keep you in the palm of his hands.Love in Jesus and Mary Kevin/Colleen Steven,Christopher,Michael,Mary,JohnPaul, Jacinta,Regina,and unborn baby Hoff We love you Uncle Frank!
commentsTo all the Micek Family, We extend our sympathy and prayers to each of you. Frank was a wonderful man. He always welcomed us when we stopped to see him in Columbus and he always made it a point to stop and see us when he was in Salt Lake, Utah. He will be missed by all that knew him. Hugs to you all. Sharon and Bud
commentsMy condolences to all the Micek family and especially to Anita, Ron, Maureen, Matt, Andrea, and Andy. You are all in my prayers.
commentsAlways will remember when my family would travel to Columbus for a visit on the train. Got off the train and headed across the street to start the visit with Frank at the bar. We extend our condolences to the family and especially my couison and real good friend Janet.
commentsThe staff at Gering Bakery sure will miss double wrapping all those special cinnamon rolls and cream horns for Mr. Frank Micek. He always called to Thank us and told us how good they were. He had a way of getting the point across. We did not know him well but we know Ron and Anita will miss him so much. God's many blessings to the family. With deepest Sympathy, The staff at Gering Bakery.
commentsRon & Anita and all the Micek Family - We were sorry to hear about Frank's death and the loss you are all facing. May you celebrate the memories and legacy of his life and find peace and comfort from one another. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
commentsKurt & Family, So sorry to read about the passing of your dad. Kathy
commentsWITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY BARB
commentsThe seasons of his life! In the spring of life, In the flower of youth, Everything was bright and new. In the summer of life, Time of growth and change, Each day brought new dreams he pursued. In the autumn of life, There's settling down----- Contentment and sureness in what he did. In the winter of life, Came peace and wisdom Time to relax and reminisce, too..... But with the passing of the season, Life was still not done, not through, For there is yet another season, When each spirit is renewed. And it is the calm fifth season, In this hopeful second spring, A time of cleansing and rebirth, A time awakening. His life came full circle, Even as the seasons do, To start another, different life, Much better that the one he knew. The big chief in the sky who decides, Now has another our chief by his side. Enjoy your new life Dad!
commentsCousin Frank was the brother I never had, we spent a lot of time together as kids growing up in Columbus. We also spent time together at the Micek Bar owned by his Dad and my Dad, Thomas (Sam) Micek. We enjoyed playing pool together, I never seem to be able to beat Frank! I have many fond memories of Frankie. He saw that my Uncle Frank Sleva was taken care of with 3 meals a day while he was living in my parents home, for that I thank him dearly. Our deepest sympathy go out to his children and other family members.
commentsMay God be with you all during this time of sorrow.
commentsDear Cousins,Aunt Rita, Brothers and Sisters, Family and Friends of Frank, We thank you for sharing this great loving man with all of us! He had a way of making each individual person down to the smallest child feel special. Although our visits to Columbus were not as frequent, Uncle Frank always knew the right thing to say or cream soda to taste-test just to make the kids feel more comfortable. He definately had the magic touch with people. Always sharing a story or two about his children or grand children or watching one from a distance with a smile on his face. I,m sure he has a better view now, he'll always be smiling. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Elisa, John, Erik, Ryan, Alina, and Sean
commentsMy prayers and condolences to my cousins and to all of Frank's family. We didn't get to see you often, but whenever we came to Columbus, Frank showed us a wonderful time. He will surely be missed. My Mom was Aunt Ann and my Dad, Uncle Jerry.
commentsWe are sorry to hear of the passing of Frank, Hart and I knew him for many years. We offer you all our thoughts and prayers
commentsOur deepest sympathy to my cousins and all of Frankie's family. I have great memories of my family's visits to Columbus, and Frankie always made us feel so special. Frankie was a favorite of my Mom and Dad -- Aunt Ann and Uncle Jerry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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commentsKaren & Dave, and all the Micek family, I was so sorry to hear of your father's death. I have very fond memories of the evenings we would all spend at your father's bar while we were in college. Such good times. Having just lost my own father, I know so well the grief you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. God Bless you all. Mary
commentsKaren & Dave, and all the Micek family, I was so sorry to hear of your father's death. I have very fond memories of the evenings we would all spend at your father's bar while we were in college. Such good times. Having just lost my own father, I know so well the grief you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. God Bless you all. Mary
commentsCharlotte, Paul & Family: Our Sincere Sympathy to you and all who mourn the death of Frank. Our prayers are with you.
commentsTo the Micek family you have my deepest sympathies. he enjoy life and the song new york.
commentsJerry and Sheri, Sorry to hear of Frank's passing. I remember him delivering our mail when I was still at home North of Columbus. He was always cheerful and was deeply committed to his work. My deepest sympathy to all the Micek Family. Mel Aerni
commentsYou have our deepest sympathy for your loss. Frank will long be remembered in this community.
commentsDear Jon and all.....I was sorry to hear of Frank's passing. He was one of my favorite bosses. Always a smile and a song.....he will truly be missed.love,Andrea
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commentsI just wanted to send my sympathies to the family of Frank Micek. I knew Frank from when I worked at the Old Home Bakery Outlet and he also knew my maiden name (Runge) which always brought up interesting topics of rememberance of my Grandpa Runge. He was always so talkative and we visited about politics to hunting to nebraska football. You already know this but it doesn't hurt to be told again how sweet Frank was and I will always remember him and am so glad to have met him. God Bless you all. Sincerely Jackie (Runge) Staack
commentsI have known frank for a only a couple of years but thats all i needed cause all u had to do was sit next to him and he would tell you his life story! I loved listening to him talk for hours and upon hours but hey he liked to talk what could you do! I worked for him at miceks bar for about well i dont remember but i loved when frankie would come in on afternoons and turn up the t.v. to the jazz band music or oldies and sing along with songs! Especially frank sinatra! oh how he could belt those out! I would sit with him on sunday mornings and play keno for hours! Frankie taught me how to pour a beer the right way not too much head and not to little! I loved frankie with all my heart and i hope he knew it! I know hes up there raisin hell with everyone else! And we all know he is! Thank you so much for everything you have taught me frankie i will always treasure it !! love you! forever your little dove!!
commentsMy Uncle Frank was a very special man. He will be greatly missed. New york, new york Start spreading the news, I'm leaving today I want to be a part of it - new york, new york These vagabond shoes, are longing to stray Right through the very heart of it - new york, new york I wanna wake up in a city, that doesn't sleep And find I'm king of the hill - top of the heap These little town blues, are melting away I'll make a brand new start of it - in old new york If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere It's up to you - new york, new york New york, new york I want to wake up in a city, that never sleeps And find I'm a number one top of the list, king of the hill A number one These little town blues, are melting away I'm gonna make a brand new start of it - in old new york And if I can make it there, I'm gonna make it anywhere It up to you - new york new york New york
commentsI want to thank my Mom and all of my brothers & sisters for letting me say a few words about our Dad at this funeral service. I also want to thank Chrissy, Shawn, Nick & Lauren for the inspiration they have given me to share with you the following. Born: September14, 1926 Died : May 25,2006 Age 79 Frank Micek was kind and generous and a bit inclined to fly off the handle. Yet even when he did we never doubted for one moment that we were special to him. We thought that there was nobody on earth like him. In that we are right because each one of us is unique and each one has something special to offer. The secret of our dad was that he recognized this fact and encouraged us all as individuals. The fact that so many people are here today shows that he reached the hidden core of other people too. Your presence is a wonderful comfort to us as a family. It's good to know others loved him as much as we did. I want to thank everyone for coming here today & supporting our family as we show our respect & pray for Frank. Now let’s talk about Frank. Oh & by the way this is the truth! Never fear Frank is here! When you heard those words you either ran real fast for cover or you were laughing & excited to be in the presence of Frank. Frank was someone special in everyone’s life but especially in ours. When we were young Dad was the one, who knew everything, could fix anything & on top of that tell all those stories. As we moved into our teenage years we sometimes lost patience with him & he became the only father in the world who did not understand. It was only as we became an adult & matured that we really appreciated our father for exactly what he was trying to do for us. My father was a very outspoken yet caring man. He loved all of us & showed it by working all the hours of the day to provide for my mom & eight children. That is not to say he spoiled us. Dad made us work for our pocket money & always tried to teach us that hard work, tenacity & enthusiasm were important for us to succeed. Dad loved nature & I remember him saying that God put the mountains, lakes, oceans & forests for us to marvel at & enjoy. He fed the birds, trained dogs, & like Dr. Dolittle he talked to the animals. He loved to hunt, fish, play pool, listen to music, drive around the country & even once in awhile he would even gamble on a football game or two! If you want to know some fantastic stories just spend some time with his best friend Terry Gaver. Serving in the US Navy during World War II@ Okinawa he always believed in democracy & taught all of us to appreciate where we live. He always reminded us how blessed we are to live in the United States. He loved his country & man was he proud of it. That is not to say he agreed with everything the Government did. In fact Frank was very vocal about government decisions that did not meet his approval. Just ask a few of those in attendance today! Dad always had time to help people who needed help the most. He always has time to listen to your problems & yes he always offered advice. We didn’t always listen to that advice but we knew Dad would let us discover our own mistakes. We also knew that he would always be there to pick up the pieces. Dad was like a security blanket, always warm & comforting especially when we were wrong or in trouble. He was very proud of his family & it did not matter to him how well we succeeded at anything as long as we used our talents to the best of our abilities. Dad was well known for his love of children. They say people are rich if children run into their empty arms. If so, Dad was the richest person I know. There are traits of Dad left in those children. His kindness, his humor, his enjoyment of life will carry on throughout the generations. When we look at one child we will see a part of Dad, when we look at another we will be reminded of him in another way. Perhaps that is the real secret of life over death. When he first learned that his time was near he tearfully told us that the one thing he hated the most was not being able to spend more time with his family & close friends once he was gone. He did mention that when his soul leaves this life & goes onto Heaven that the first people he was going to find were his Mom & Dad. Dad probably never thought of himself as an inspiration to us. I am sure sometimes he never considered that he was an example to us. Yet Dad, in his dying, taught us how to live. He died, you see, slowly and painfully. He suffered and in his suffering taught us patience and acceptance. Sometimes, of course, he grew angry at his suffering and that showed us his humanity. Death, when it came, came as a friend. That is fitting because Dad was a friend to so many during his lifetime. He was full of fun and laughter and he lit up a room by his presence. If there was a story to tell or a song to sing, Dad was the one responsible. His presence was the fuel that made life full of good humor. That is not to say that he did not have some serious moments. Injustice made him mad and inefficiency annoyed him. Most of the time, though, he was happy go lucky with a smile & a wink for everyone. That smile & wink is what I remember today. During his illness it was understandable that his smile faltered a little at times but Dad always tried to overcome his pain, to enjoy his visitors. Dad always wanted to know how you were and tried to make light of his own troubles. Dad was a fighter and he fought until the bitter end. Yet conversely, when he died, he did so with dignity and grace. Today then mixed with our sadness there is a hint of gladness. The battle is over and Dad is at rest. Now we can relax and think of Dad and what he meant to us rather than watch him suffer. He was a strong character and he was a support to many of us. He had a huge presence and at every family occasion he was there as the life and soul of the party. He was also a loyal and true friend. Dad never spoke of people behind their backs. Anything he had to say he said openly and directly. If he could help people in any way he was always on call. He had his own hobbies and interests of course and today some of you are here because you shared that interest or that hobby with him. Being Dad; he is glad you are here he would hate to think you had missed out on a gathering of any sort including his own funeral. Today then we celebrate his life. When I say celebrate I mean it because Dad's life was a cause for celebration. He was one of the people who made others happier and such people are valuable and treasured. We won't hear his voice anymore. We won't hear him explain his feelings about something. We won't hear him expound on the news of the day. Sometime in the future, though, when somebody else says something we'll think, “That's just what Dad said.” Sometimes we'll hear the song New York, New York or “What a Wonderful World” and say “That's the song Dad sang” and we'll smile through our tears. Today we say our goodbyes Dad. We will miss you but when there is a lot of laughter somewhere or when somebody tells a funny story we will think of you and know that, somewhere, you too are laughing. Laughter is, of course, Heaven's most precious gift to us and I like to think that you have brought that gift back with you and that somewhere the angels are smiling because you are with them. Today we are crying for ourselves because Dad is gone and already we miss him so much. Yet he is at peace now and pain free and for that we must be glad. So Dad, it's time to rest. Goodnight, sleep well, rest in peace with God. You are our hero. We all love you & we promise to keep God in our lives.
commentsPlease accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of Frank. When I would return to Columbus my uncle, "Doc" Walters and I would always "hit the Avenue" for a cold beer and a lunch. I fondly recall Frank and "Doc" talking of the Higgan's Boat project in Pawnee Park. The fact is that once you got them started, you couldn't get them to stop. Frank was very proud of his service to his country as well he should be. I will miss his conversation when I come to "The Avenue." |
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