Frank Cynor

Frank Cynor, 78, Sheldon, died Tuesday evening, Sept. 7, at his home, after battling cancer for four weeks.

Frank was born in Sheldon, Nov. 1, 1942, to John J. and Julia C. Cynor.

He was a lifelong resident of Sheldon.

Frank and Nancy Carol Ewer were married March 2, 1962, in Cornell.

He was an avid vegetable gardener. Frank and Nancy were dairy farmers for 44 years, before having an auction and then a kick-the-bucket party. In his younger years, he was on a bowling league, then, for many years, he threw horseshoes on a league, and for fairs and family get-togethers.

Dad was a loyal Cardinals fan, who could remember names and statistics of his team. He loved his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids, and was always ready for a party.

He is survived by his wife – Nancy, four sons – Frank Jr. and Traci Cynor, Brackett, Tom and Sherrie Cynor, Holcombe, Jamie and Heidi Cynor, Shawano, and Robbie Cynor, Ewa Beach, Hawaii; daughter – Lorrie and Kevin Paul, Tony; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters – Rose Roloff, Chippewa Falls, Evelyn Lompa, Holcombe, and Dorothy Haraburda, Cornell; and three brothers – Jack and Janice Cynor, Cumberland, Joe and Peggy Cynor, El Paso, Texas, and Charles Cynor, Sheldon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers – George, James, Ted and Robert Cynor; and sister – Ethel Cynor.

A celebration of life was held Saturday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m., at Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Ladysmith, with Frank and Nancy’s children officiating. A memorial visitation was held Saturday, at the funeral home, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, Frank requests that memorials be directed to the following two charities or a charity of your choice: The Christian Children’s Fund and Doctors Without Borders.