Frank James Medcraft
March 21, 1944 - October 08, 2017
Obituary
Madison-Frank J. Medcraft, age 73, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017. He was born on March 21, 1944, in Middleton, WI, the son of Clyde Medcraft and Manchel (Bender) Medcraft. Frank graduated from Middleton High School. After high school he proudly served his country in the United States Army. Frank worked as a Auto Mechanic for Benish's Meadowood Auto Repair and was a member of Lodi Gun Club. In his younger years Frank loved to cook, work on cars, hunting and participating in Hunting Silhouette’s. Frank is survived by his significant other of 19 years, Shonna Rae Alexander; two sisters, Pat McCoy, Linda Stelter; and several nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Rose Riley, Caroline Virnig. A Celebration of Frank's Life will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE 7435 University Avenue, Middleton on Monday, October, 16, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Events
Celebration of Life
Mon Oct 16, 2017 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Jim Rogeberg
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I knew Frank from his days at Benisch Meadowood service station and repair. He was a top-notch mechanic back in the day. RIP my friend.
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JoAnn Hellenbrand
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Frank was my cousin, and my husbands friend, then cousin thru marriage. His friend thru high school.
JoAnn & Dick Hellenbrand
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Jeff Wolf
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I knew Frank for years. We both enjoyed hunting and competition shooting. He was a good man and a good friend.
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Julie Slattery
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So sorry to hear of Frank's passing. We really enjoyed the neighborly conversations while dog walking throughout the years. Our dog, Stella, loved the treats he had in his pockets. He sure spoiled our pets! We will always have positive memories of Frank.
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Dennis A. Becker
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Frank was my friend and taught me how to hunt rabbits with a my BB gun. He showed me how to make a pipe bomb using powder from shotgun shells. We had rock fights picking rocks from the creek that ran threw the neighborhood. I dated Linda his sister. I was shocked to learn he had lung cancer and decided to take his own life. RIP
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Dennis A. Becker
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I joined the Marines, Frank and I shared memories when he returned from Germany, ARMY = Aren't Really Marines Yet.