Frank Morano Sr.

Frank Louis Morano Sr., 72, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family on December 19, 2024.

Frank was born March 30, 1952 to Alphonso and Minnie Morano in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a 1970 graduate of Dowling High School. Frank retired from John Deere after 30 years of service. He was a member of Local Union #450 and Christ the King Catholic Church. Frank enjoyed playing cards, cooking, teaching his kids and grandkids the art of Italian cookie making, and of course a good meal. He doted on his grandkids and great-grandkids, especially when sharing a meal with them. He was a jack of all trades, a planner, an (over) thinker and he had a generous heart.

His family will remember his laugh, watching him sing and rock in his chair, his TV shows, his homemade bread, soups & pasta, his garage, his pantry full of canned goods, his ability to help with anything they needed, and his love of a nice cold Diet Pepsi.

Frank is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sue Morano; children, Frank (Lorna) Morano Jr., Stefanie (Jeremy) Wells, Anthony Morano and Gina Morano; sisters, Mary Louise Cataldo and Anna Calisesi; brothers, Alphonso (Kim) Morano and Jim (Sherri) Morano; grandchildren, Ashley (Billy) Steffens, Amanda (TJ) Tracy, Jordan Wells, Austin Wells, Zoey Morano and Gia Morano; great-grandchildren, Jayden Grimes, Jordan Grimes, Jazmine Grimes, Jazlynne Steffens, Malani Tracy, Maslynn Tracy, Maslee Tracy and Maleia Tracy; and a host of extended family and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Donna Frowick; and his brothers-in-law, William Frowick, Bill Calisesi and JoJo Cataldo.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the Rosary prayed at 7:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th St, Des Moines. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, December 31st at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5711 SW 9th St, Des Moines. Frank will be laid to rest at Glendale Cemetery, 4909 University Ave, Des Moines. The family would like to invite everyone to join them for a Celebration of Life Reception at Christ the King following the burial. For those unable to attend the funeral, the family invites everyone to join them virtually through the link on his obituary found on Hamilton’s website.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a charity they will designate at a later date.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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