Franklin "Frank" Leroy Widner

Franklin “Frank” Widner, 83 of Altoona, IA passed away on December 9, 2020 at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, IA.

Frank grew up in and around Mercer, MO. He worked for Central National Bank in Des Moines, IA for 30 years. He retired from Des Moines stamp where he worked for over 26 years. Frank loved buying and selling used cars, playing league pool, spending time with his grandchildren, and telling jokes.

He is survived by his loving wife, Angela; his children, Alan (Lyn) Widner, Brenda Stish, Teresa (Marty) Carr, Deborah Phillips, and Jenifer Widner; 16 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn and Norma Widner.

Remember me with smiles and laughter, for that’s the way I will remember you. If you can only remember me with tears, then don’t remember me at all.

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