Frank E. Lake Jr.

Frank E. Lake, Jr., 53 of Kingsford, died Friday, June 9, 2017 at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital. He was born on Sept. 10, 1963, the son of Frank and Beverly (Arnold) Lake, Sr. Frank graduated from Niagara High School in 1982, where he played tennis and was the starting quarterback for the football team. He went to college at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. During his school years, he worked at the Gamble’s Store in Niagara, the Niagara Paper Mill, and the Champion Paper Mill. While selling concessions at the Norway Speedway, he met the love of his life, Lisa Campbell. The couple was united in marriage on Aug. 16, 1986 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Niagara. Frank as a senior programmer analyst for M.J. Electric, working there for over thirty years. He also owned Laser Impressions for several years, which enabled him to showcase his woodworking and engraving talents. In his younger years, he was an accomplished figure skater and many times was the star of the show with his sister Linda, who was his skating partner. Frank took pride in his beautiful yard and was an avid gardener, known for growing magnificent peppers. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He attended the First Covenant Church. Frank ran the Bingo nights at the Merriman Sportsmen’s Club for many years. Most importantly, Frank was a dedicated family man. He was devoted to his wife, Lisa, their children, and grandson. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle. Frank liked to do his best to make everyone smile, and liked a good joke. He had a kind heart and would help anyone in need. He was tireless and always working on a project. Frank is survived by his wife Lisa, two children Franky Lake of Kingsford, and Lorissa (Cody) Klema of Marinette, one grandson Xander Lake of Kingsford, his mother Beverly Lake of Niagara, one brother Jerry Lake of Pewaukee, WI, four sisters Lisa (Kerry) Berdinner of Vulcan, Linda (Richard) Robinson of Waucedah, Sandra (Don) Powalka of Niagara, and Rose Scott of Kingsford, and two brothers-in-law Craig (Danielle) Campbell of Kingsford and David (Kari) Campbell of Neenah. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Frank Lake, Sr., his father and mother-in-law Michael “Wop” and Roberta “Bobbi” Campbell, and a brother-in-law Jeff Scott. Visitation will be Thurs. from 10:30-2:00 pm at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2pm Thursday at the funeral home. Rev. Peter Erickson will officiate. Burial will be in the Norway Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. Condolences to the family of Frank Lake Jr. may be expressed online at ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Frank E. Lake Jr.

September 10, 1963 - June 9, 2017