Franklin "Frank" Theodore Thompson

Franklin (Frank) Theodore Thompson, 83, of Spirit Lake, IA passed away on Sunday May 5th 2024 at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake following a 14th month battle with Leukemia. A celebration of life for Frank will be held at 11 AM Friday, May 10, 2024 at Crosswinds Church in Spirit Lake. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of The Robinson Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be left at www.spiritlakefuneralhome.com Franklin Theodore Thompson, son of Clayton C. And Mildred F (Woodhall) Thompson was born June 18th, 1940 in Glenwood, MN. He was the third of four children. Franks early years were spent on the farm in Glenwood, MN with exception of a few years when his family lived in Washington before returning to Minnesota. He graduated from Glenwood High School in 1958. On February 2nd 1977, Frank married the love of his life Bev. Together they raised a family of six children and it grew to 21 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren which he loved dearly. Frank started out as a journeyman in the HVAC business for 30 years. He then moved into the satellite business with Prime Star in the early 90’s in Minnesota, eventually owning his own satellite business in Berea, Ky. He ended his satellite career in Spirit Lake. Later in life as he slowed down he became a handyman. He was well known as “Jack of all trades” In his free time he enjoyed restoring and rebuilding antique cars. Really he loved all facets of the automobile industry. He owned multiple classic cars in his lifetime. The most recent ones were a 66 GTO and a 57 Chevy. We believe he would want to be remembered for his unwavering faith and witnessing to everyone he met. It was of upmost importance to him to have everyone know the Lord and have the opportunity to be saved. Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife Bev of 46 years. He is also survived by his son Todd Thompson of Eau Claire, WI, Daughter Lori Thompson Cummings (Steve) of Mitchellville, IA , Son Tim (Michelle) Thompson of Berea,Ky, son John(Jessica)Thompson of Dunedin, FL, son Clayton Thompson of Elkton, SD, 21 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, sister Marjorie Lang of Glenwood MN, Brother Doug Thompson of Alexandria, MN and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Christine Thompson Wheeler, sister Donna Hahn, Brother-in Law Lew Hahn and Brother-in- law Ralph Lang

Franklin "Frank" Theodore Thompson

June 18, 1940 - May 5, 2024