Frank Kekula, of Antigo, died Monday, December 9, 2013 at Care Partners under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. He was 92 years old. He was born on May 22, 1921 in the town of Harrison, Marathon County, a son of Vincent and Anastasia Kekula. He married Mary Ann Servi on June 23, 1945 at St. John Catholic Church in Antigo. She preceded him in death on November 4, 2011.

He was a member of St. John Catholic Church. Mr. Kekula operated a milk route, worked as a foreman at Vandenburg Farms, followed by the City of Antigo in the street department and was an Insurance representative for National Mutual Benefit. For many years he owned and operated Kekula Vending Service until retirement in 1987.

He and his wife loved to travel.

Survivors include two daughters Donna (Ron) Wolf, Antigo, Joann (Jerry Grosskopf) Kekula-Grosskopf, Bowler; a son Richard (Cindi) Kekula, Merrimac; 10 Grandchildren Bobbi Lynn (Joe) Ashbeck, Krystal Kekula, Ryan Kekula, Leah Kekula, Richard (Angela) Wolf, Stephanie Wolf, Jenna Kekula, Sara Kekula, Alisa Kekula, Everett Grosskopf; four great-grandchildren Joey Gilson, Isabella Anderson, Allison and Rebecca Ashbeck; a daughter-in-law Carol Kekula, Green Bay.

In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by a son, Robert Kekula; two grandchildren Mark & Eric Wolf, five sisters Angie (Elmer) Bessert, Mary, Ann, Celia and Sophie; a brother Rudy Kekula.

A funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church, with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery. Visitation will be 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Bradley Funeral Home with the parish wake service scheduled at 4 p.m. Visitation on Friday will be in Hoffmann Hall at St. John Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed in Mr. Kekula's name to All Saints Catholic School or the Antigo Public Library.

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