Frank Brower, Jr.

Frank J. Brower Jr., age 77, US Marine Corps Veteran serving three years in Vietnam. Devoted husband for 51 years to Betty, nee Raap. Cherished father of Amy (Chris) Yonkman and Michael (Jennifer) Brower. Proud grandfather of Erin, Olivia, Audrey, Amelia Yonkman and Justin, Andrew, Riley Brower. Loving brother of Phil Brower and John (Julie) Brower. Fond brother in law of Deb (Ed) Jaremba, Gary Raap, Bernie (Beth) Raap, Marijo Raap, Leroy (Lori) Raap and Kevin Raap. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Beloved son of the late Frank Sr. and the late Mary, nee Slowiak. Dear son-in-law of the late Hank and the late Ellie (nee Cheslock) Raap.

Frank enjoyed chilling in the backyard around the fire pit and waterfall. He was an avid baseball card and coin collector as well as a wine connoisseur. He enjoyed working with his hands and was an amateur hobby craftsman. Frank loved to travel, having cruised to various destinations on six continents. He especially loved attending his grandchildren's sports games and musical events. Frank was a 40 year employee of Electromotive as a maintenance electrician and also a 20 year co-owner of Jasper Schildhouse & Associates.

Visitation Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Burial private with Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, 1775 Semper Fidelis Way, Triangle, VA 22172 CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE DONATION or The National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE DONATION are appreciated.

Below is a photo tribute celebrating Frank's life.



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