Obituary of Frank J. Mihalic

Mihalic, Frank J.

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Tuesday evening, June 4, 2024 at Birch Run Fields Assisted Living. He was 79 years old. Frank James Mihalic was born on November 9, 1944 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Frank G. and Marion (Pillsbury) Mihalic. He married the lovely Joan Buchanan on September 4, 1965 in Richmond, VA; they were married for 46 years. She preceded him in death on May 24, 2012. Frank attended Buena Vista High School, graduating in 1963. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Frank co-owned and operated J&A Builders then moved on to other endeavors over the years. He was a member of Bridgeport Community Church, the Jaycees, Lions Club, Kosciuszko Club, and American Legion Post 22 for several years.

Frank loved fishing and ice fishing. He also loved watching and attending NASCAR races as well as playing Euchre, hunting, and playing pool. He will be remembered as a social butterfly and making friends wherever he went. What Frank really loved most was spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter.

Surviving are his daughters, M. Michele (Justen) Schian and Melissa J. (Bobby Goist) Durow; former son in-law, Daniel Durow; granddaughter, Victoria Durow, and many nieces and nephews.

Frank was preceded in death by two children, Tammy and James; his brothers, Richard L. Mihalic, Sr., and Ronald E. Mihalic.

Frank’s family would like to thank Mike Milnes, Sharon Miller, and Michael (Patti) Schultz for their wonderful friendship over the years.

FUNERAL SERVICE: A Funeral Service will take place at 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2024 at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (Off State). Military Honors will be conducted under the auspices of the United States Army and American Legion Post # 22.

VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Friday, June 7, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service at 5:00 p.m.  

Deisler Funeral Home is honored to serve the Mihalic family. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.