It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of club member Frank Estis. We were just informed that Frank passed away at his home in McHenry, IL on October 25, 2018.
Frank was a WWII veteran of the United States Navy. He served on the fleet oiler USS Atascosa (AO-66) during his service from 1942-1946.
Frank was also a General Class amateur radio operator (W9AKN) and a life-long member of the VFW. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Leona, on May 31, 2018. Private services were held in McHenry.
Frank was 92 years old.
Loved Frank. He fixed dozens of radios for me. A true craftsman.
Frank sold me all of his Seeburg service manual library. Plus i’d keep in touch with him over the years, selling odd parts to him & his friend Danny Blaha. I still keep Franks Rolodex card in my files. Thanks Frank for the memories.