Frank Kosmerl
September 13, 1928 - May 27, 2015
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Frank Henry Kosmerl, 86, passed away May 27, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born September 13, 1928 in Cleveland, OH to Frank and Louise Kosmerl. He graduated as valedictorian from Collinwood High School (Cleveland, OH), attended Harvard University and was graduated from Case Institute of Technology with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was employed by NASA in Cleveland and at Bell Aircraft in Niagara Falls, NY as an aerospace engineer. He served in the U. S. Army at the Army Chemical Center in Maryland. In Cleveland he was active in his parish and the local Golden Age Club where he enjoyed activities such as group singing. He was interested in music and ham radio. He enjoyed entertaining the children in his extended family. He is survived by sisters; Josephine Masterson (William deceased) of Indianapolis, Alice Stephens (James L. deceased) of Oakton, VA, nieces; Lynne Marie Stephens (Ken Larson) of Herndon, VA, Jean T. Masterson D.P.M. (J. Carter Williams) of Andalusia, AL, and Mary A. Cataldo (John) of Birmingham, MI. Frank was a member of St. Christopher Parish (Speedway). Services private. Burial Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland, OH.
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Luanne Bole-Becker
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This is Luanne, daughter of Anne Gradizar Bole Chansky Turk. (Whew!)
We are sorry to hear of Frank's passing, which we saw in today's obituary in the Plain Dealer. I hope and pray that he left us peacefully. I have only fond memories of Frank--his gentleness and thoughtfulness. Jo, you also said that my mom and Frank always enjoyed each other's company.
We pray that you will find comfort and celebration, even as you grieve.
Love,
Luanne and Bob
(P.S., Jo, I will send you a separate, private message with my phone number and email. I have wanted to reach out to you but have managed to lose all info to get in touch with you. Please email, call, text. Thanks!)
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Luanne Bole-Becker
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Jo, this is a private message. Please call or email me when you get a chance. I know I have all your genealogy files somewhere, but with Bob's Alzheimer's I don't have much chance to do any indepth searching, etc.
I just wanted to touch base. I also though I might end up in Italy/Slovenia in the next couple of years, so would love to just talk about who/what I should try to visit, due to family connections.
Love,
Luanne Bole-Becker
216.496.5875
bbvideo@sbcglobal.net
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Denis Rader
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I am so sorry for the Kosmerl Family and your loss; I lost my Mom last year. I have found death to leave me with a feeling of helplessness. May I leave you this word of encouragement that has helped me? The Bible says at 1 Corinthians 15: 26 that God hates death, and shows it to be an enemy. He has "a yearning" to conquer that enemy, to undo death by means of the resurrection. He longs to bring back those who are in his memory and to see them live on earth again. -Job 14:14, 15. My sincere condolences.
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Denis Rader
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I am so sorry for the Kosmerl Family and your loss; I lost my Mom last year. I have found death to leave me with a feeling of helplessness. May I leave you this word of encouragement that has helped me? The Bible says at 1 Corinthians 15: 26 that God hates death, and shows it to be an enemy. He has "a yearning" to conquer that enemy, to undo death by means of the resurrection. He longs to bring back those who are in his memory and to see them live on earth again. -Job 14:14, 15. My sincere condolences.