Frank M. Anthony

Frank M. Anthony, 79, of Kingsford, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Dickinson County Healthcare System in Iron Mountain. Frank was born June 23, 1936 in Wausau, WI, and was the son of the late Arietta “Peggy” (Olson) Zimmerman. He graduated from Waukesha High School in 1954 and enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served his country for two years in the 259th Missile Battalion at Ft. Bliss, TX. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, Frank spent two years studying at U.W. Whitewater, then attended the Milwaukee School of Broadcasting. Frank began his career in radio, working for various stations throughout the midwest, before eventually taking a job as a staff announcer at WMIQ in Iron Mountain. This is where he met Carol Lombardini of Loretto, and they were married on May 28, 1966, at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Loretto. Frank then took a position with the U.S. Postal Service at the Mail Processing Center, where he was employed for 26 years before retiring in 2004. He was a member and usher at American Martyrs Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and most of all, spending time with family and attending his grandchildrens' music, school and sports activities. Frank enjoyed being in the woods and deer hunting with his grandson. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, and his wife converted him to be an avid Detroit Tigers fan. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol; a daughter, Holly (Dennis) Palmer of Kingsford; two grandchildren: Anthony and Jeana Palmer; an aunt, Eidabelle Sann of Wausau and many cousins. Frank was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy; his mother and father-in-law, Adele & Meno Lombardini of Loretto, and several aunts, uncles & cousins. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 3, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and on Wednesday, May 4 from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the Kingsford Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Wednesday at 11:00 am at American Martyrs Catholic Church. Fr. Joseph Gouin will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in the Norway Township Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Frank Anthony online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Kingsford Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.

Frank M. Anthony

June 23, 1936 - April 26, 2016