Phillip Frane
Phillip John Frane, 68, Willard, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Parish in Colby on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Interment followed at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Father Michael Hayden officiated. Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. at Maurina Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford on Monday, April 17, 2023, with a Rosary service at 7 p.m., and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday at the church.
Phil was born in Marshfield, to John and Marjorie (Young) Frane, on Sept. 24, 1954. He graduated from Colby High School and furthered his education, receiving an associate degree from Fox Valley Tech. He married Lynne at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Parish in Colby on Aug. 3, 1974. He was the proud owner of Frane Body Shop since 1983. Phil sold the shop to his son on Jan. 1, 2018.
Phil enjoyed hunting, boating, fishing, the outdoors and participated in shooting sports, He was an EMT (13 years) and firefighter (15 years) for Colby. He enjoyed playing organ and accordion in the Jay & Phil Polka Band from 1966-1974. In his spare time he enjoyed restoring old cars. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Parish, where he was a very devoted and faithful Catholic. He also served on the Board of Education for St Mary School.
Phil is survived by his wife, Lynne, of 48 years; his son, Matthew (Kirsten) Frane, Unity; his daughter, Sarah (Brian) Hanson, Thorp; and five grandchildren: Brevyn Hanson, Nolan Frane, Landyn Hanson, Myah Frane and Ashlyn Hanson. He is further survived by two sisters, Marie (Daniel) Auner, Bryant and Patty (Bill) Schultz, Colby; two brothers, Greg (Char) Frane, Spencer, and Larry (Ronda) Frane, Edgar; an uncle, Louis (Joanie) Young, Colby; one brother-in-law; three sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law. Friends may send online condolences to maurinaschilling.com
PAID OBITUARY 134934
