Frank L. Burbules

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart our family announces our brother and hero lost his year and a half courageous battle to cancer. Frank L. Burbules Jr., 66, of Waterford, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at his residence. He passed away on the tenth anniversary of his mother's passing. He was born January 10, 1957, son of the late Frank L. Sr. and Alberta Coudriet Burbules.

Frank graduated from Wattsburg Area High School and attended college. He served 20 years in the United States Army, stationed in Germany, Panama and in 37 states. He served four years in infantry and small arms repair, and endured and survived Jungle Survival School. Frank reenlisted as a Military Police Officer for four years. He was a Control Supervisor of Fort Benning, Georgia. Frank was a Recruiter Commander for 12 years providing strength for the U.S. Army, where he achieved the highest Recruiting Award. He trained numerous recruiters in the field.

Frank reenlisted in Recruiter Command as a Field Recruiter and supervised and managed several recruiting stations. Frank received numerous awards and honors during his military service, including, Screaming Eagle Award, Humanitarian Service Medal, the Rhino Award and many more. While stationed at Plains, Georgia, Frank was honored to guard President Jimmy Carter and former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and was privileged to dine with both presidents. He learned many trades over his lifetime, which helped him build and remodel his homes and properties. Frank was a farmer, enjoyed fishing and was a true gardener at heart who shared his bountiful harvest with family and friends. He enjoyed the love, friendship and kindness of family, friends and neighbors. Frank was very generous and continuously reached out to those less fortunate and was quick to lend a helping hand wherever needed. Including being a candidate for treatment of new cancer fighting drugs, which could offer hope for others. He was a member of St. Boniface Church, American Legion Post 285, and St Boniface Ushers Club.

Frank will be greatly missed by his family, which includes his stepdaughter, Amy Allred (Patrick) of Alma, Arkansas; his son, Michael Burbules (Colleen) of Van Buren, Arkansas; his daughter, Hannah Burbules of Cortland, Ohio. He is further survived by his grandchildren, Nicholas, Natalie, Bianca, and Madelyn all of Arkansas; his brother, John G. Burbules (Connie Sackett); sisters, Rita Wheeler (Andrew), Cynthia Wise (Robert), Barbara Bayhurst (Timothy), Theresa Rula, Cathy Bargielski (John Fosco), and his godmother, Aunt Donna Burbules, all of Erie; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by an infant brother, John J. Burbules; and brother-in-law, Charles Bargielski.

Frank was blessed to remain at home thanks to the loving and special care he received from his sisters, Rita and Theresa.

Family and friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Road, on Friday, January 20th, from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm. Further visitation will be held on Saturday, January 21st at St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, 9367 Wattsburg Rd, from 10 am until the time of the Mass of Celebration at 11 am, officiated by Rev. Leo Gallina. The American Legion Carl Neff Post 571 will render Military Honors after the Mass. Burial will be at Mount Olives Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity, S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie, St. Patrick's Haven, Erie City Mission, or a homeless shelter of your choice.

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