Frank J Ikeman

MADISON/BELOIT - Frank Ikeman, age 90, of Madison (formerly Beloit), died on Friday, October 23, 2015 at Meriter Hospital. Frank was born June 1925 to Frank and Clara Ikeman in Berlin, WI. Frank served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was united in marriage to Margaret Wieland on October 30, 1948 at St. Thomas Church in Beloit. Frank worked for the Beloit Fire Department for 35 years, retiring as Shift Commander. He was nationally known for his lightning rod collection, enjoyed travel, sports, especially the Packers, and spending time with family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Margaret "Maggie" of Madison; four children, Thomas (Kathy) of Middleton; Frank of Beloit; Sara (Tom) Crowley of Verona; and Mary (Steven) Solomon of Scottsdale, AZ; five grandchildren, Elizabeth (Ryan) Roh of Westfield, IN; Ryan (Kristen) Sabin of Madison, WI; Tim (Amanda) Ikeman of St. Louis Park, MN; Chris (Natalie) of New Hope, MN and Rich (Demi Hills) Solomon of Kirkland, WA; and five great grandchildren, Maggie, Kate and Will Roh, Claire and Lauren Ikeman, Evelyn Ikeman and Hadley Sabin. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son, James, daughter Virginia Sabin and son-in-law Tom Crowley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST.ANDREWS CHURCH, 301 N. Main St., Verona at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2015. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the mass on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.