Frank Arthur Prentice Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Frank A. Prentice Jr., 77, of Kalkaska passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City where he had been a patient. He was born February 11, 1941 in Kalkaska to Frank A. Prentice Sr. and Anna May Hemminger, both of whom preceded him in death. He graduated from Kalkaska High School in 1959. On June 30, 1962 he married the love of his life Carolyn M. Ramsey of Kalkaska. To this union seven children were born. He loved his family, loved having them near as he taught them respect and responsibility. Frank always made time for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was employed for several years at Bear Archery in Grayling and several local auto body shops before opening his own shop “Franks Body Shop” where he established a well-known and respected business. Having a passion for classic cars, he restored many for others and several for himself. Two of Frank’s favorites were a 1954 Chevrolet for his wife and a 1950 Ford custom. He loved to go camping and take family vacations. In the summer he enjoyed attending stock car races. Once he raced along with his brother Jim at the former Hi Pointe Raceway in Kalkaska. He loved reading westerns and war history. Frank will be lovingly remembered by his wife Carolyn, children: Jeanine (Joe) Jennings, Judy (Rich) Roys, Tony, Tim (Suzanne), Kenneth, Scott and Daughter-in-law Cheryl, 35 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, siblings: James (Bonny) Prentice, Ronald (Julie) Hinds, Donald (Louise) Hinds, Bonnie (Tom) Kalina, Richard (Storm) Hinds, Jerry Hinds, Robert (Brenda) Hinds, several nieces, nephews and cousins, best bud cousin Bob Fitzgerald and many friends. He was preceded in death by one son Jeffrey, siblings Goldie Grambau, Orange Hinds Jr., Pearl Wind, Sherman Hinds. A celebration of Frank’s life will be held on October 27, 2018 at 11:00 am at 953 Kettle Lake Road in Kalkaska. Memorial Contributions may be made in Frank's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Shriners Hospital for Children in Chicago. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home.

Frank Arthur Prentice Jr.

February 11, 1941 - October 17, 2018