Germaine June Frank, 78, of Cecil, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Green Bay. Born on June 10, 1939, in Shawano, daughter of the late Frederick and Leona (Hartwig) Hinkfus. Germaine graduated from Shawano High School and on June 6, 1959, was united in marriage to John Frank at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Germaine and John farmed together for many years. She also worked in the deli at Sentry Foods in Green Bay for 11 years. Germaine loved NASCAR, the Packers, and traveling with John. The couple traveled all over including memorable trips to Florida, Hawaii, Mexico, and Branson, Missouri. Germaine was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel, a custom classic car club and the FFA. In her free time she enjoyed puzzles, playing bingo at Hillside, going to the Shawano stock car races, and doing arts and crafts, especially ceramics.
Germaine is survived by her husband of 58 years, John; a son, Kevin (Carla) Frank, of Green Bay; brother, Werner (June) Hinkfus, of Michigan; sister, Ruth Meddough, of Florida; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Dennis and Brian; her parents; and a brother, Frederick.
A funeral service for Germaine will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel with the Rev. Tim Shoup officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at Swedberg Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. and again at church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.