Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Frank Bork, 86, of Winchester passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, at home, surrounded by loving family. He was born September 21, 1937, to the late Albert and Ella (Christianson) Bork. Frank was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester. He attended the Royer School in the Town of Clayton and was a 1956 graduate of Winneconne High School. Frank was a well-known bartender working in many places. Along with his wife, they owned and operated Frank & Darlene’s Café in Winchester for 23 years.
Frank was known for his quick wit and silliness. He was an avid golfer, Packer fan, bs’er and beer drinker.
Frank is survived by his wife of 42 years, Darlene (Joch) Bork; children, Julie (Mark) Warning, Lori (Gary) Heiting, Sherry (Joel) Murphy, Terry Bork (Scott Allen), Rick Bork, Troy (Melanie) Bork, Brad (Karen) Bork, Tom (Linda) Bork; step-children, Brian (Mark) Kemp, Brenda Williams; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way; sisters, Nancy Roblee, Lona (John) Schroll, Sally VanEpern; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Along with his parents, Frank was also preceded in death by an infant son, Scott; sisters, brothers, and in-laws, Geneva and Orrin Olson, Carlton and Helen Bork, Duane and Carol Bork, Harley Bork, Donnie and Marion Bork, Kenny and Marge Bork, Christine Bork, Allen Roblee, Roy VanEpern; and other family members.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Friday, December 15, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church of Winchester 8396 Steeple Hill Dr. Larsen. A service will be held on Friday at 12:00 p.m. at the church with Pastor Mark Laatsch officiating.
Mueller Funeral Home-Winneconne is assisting the family. If you wish, online condolences/memories may be submitted to muellerfh.net.
Carol Toeppler wrote on December 14, 2023
Wishing you God's gift of Peace knowing he rests in Heaven singing Praises. May you find great comfort through memories of earthly life with him. For life is a short journey to Eternity.
Where there is sadness God plants a Garden of Memories.
Dave & Barb Rozek wrote on December 14, 2023
Darlene & Family: Frank will be missed by alot of people. He was a great guy and was never at a loss for words. Our deepest sympathy!
Lee Johnson wrote on December 14, 2023
Goodbye my friend until we meet again. May the good lord rest your soul.
Mike Schroll and Carol Stefanik Schroll wrote on December 13, 2023
Our deepest condolences to the Bork family. Mike has the fondest memories of joking around with Frank and stopping at the family restaurant. God bless your family.
Carol Zeitlow Parshall wrote on December 13, 2023
Lori, my sincere sympathy to you and your family. Losing a parent signals the end of an era. I hope you can take some comfort in precious memories of happy times with your dad.