Frank Vlasic

Frank Vlasic, 89, of Jefferson City passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 at his residence. He was born on April 1, 1928 in Yugoslavia, the son of the late Matija and Angela (Kozar) Vlasic. He was first married to Inge Lehanka who preceded him in death. Frank was later married to Elizabeth “Betty” Raupp who also preceded him in death.

Frank worked at Western Electric and AT&T as a Communications Supervisor until his retirement. He was an active member of St. Peters The Fisherman Catholic Church as well as the Knights of Columbus Council 7353 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. During his life he was active in his community. He enjoyed gardening, bowling, fixing up houses, traveling and spending time with his family and friends as well as his pets, Jack and Sammy.

He is survived by three daughters: Erika Vlasic of Omaha, Nebraska, Veronica Trowbridge of Jefferson City, Debbie (Justin) Goforth of Springdale, Arkansas; one brother, Vince (Polly) Vlasic of Thousand Oaks, California; three sisters: Theresa Marcic of Palatine, Illinois, Mary Kranjec of Green Bay, Wisconsin and Angie (Victor) Balaker of Carlsbad, California; three grandchildren: James (Sarah) Trowbridge, Adam Trowbridge, Madeline Goforth, four great grandchildren: Isabelle, Mila, Alexia, Adalynn and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Stanley Vlasic and a nephew, Michael Vlasic.

Friends will be received from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2017 at Houser-Millard Funeral Directors with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 30, 2017, at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph with Fr. Josh Duncan officiating.

Visitation will also be held on Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services, 600 Hospital Drive, Mountain Home, Arkansas 72654. Committal services will follow in Baxter Memorial Gardens, Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Peters Catholic Church in Mountain Home, Arkansas or the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109 (573) 636-3838 www.millardfamilychapels.com .

Local arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation