Franklin J. ‘Frank’ Hein
Franklin J. “Frank” Hein, 83, of Minerva passed away Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 in Aultman Hospital surrounded by his family following a three-year long struggle with heart and pulmonary fibrosis. He was born Oct. 20, 1939 to Glen and Thelma (Walker) Hein in East Rochester. He graduated from Minerva High School in 1957. Following graduation, he entered the U.S. Army where he served active duty and reserves during the Berlin Crisis. He began working at Kol-Cast in Minerva and continued through the TRW years and retired from PCC where he was an engineer in the prototype foundry. He was an avid gardener, Ohio State fan and coached pony and little baseball for many years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years of love and togetherness, Connie (Moore) Hein whom he married June 9, 1959; daughter, Diane (Robert) Wentzel of Canfield; four sons, Tim (Madeline) Hein of Minerva, Steven W. Hein of Minerva, Scott (Sally) Hein of Minerva, Kevin (Courtnee) Hein of Minerva; brother, Paul (John) Hein of Hartville; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Linda Culler, and an infant brother, Jack Hein.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Chaplain Larry Karlen officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be one hour prior to services from noon to 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.
12/20/22