Frank Fliss

May 31, 1928 - February 19, 2015

Frank Fliss Jr., age 86, of Spirit Lake, passed away on February 19, 2015, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley, Iowa. He was born on May 31, 1928, in Camby, Minnesota, to Frank and Pear Fliss. Frank was raised in Camby, Minnesota for six years, before moving to Anamosa, Terril and finally settling in Spirit Lake. He served his country in the United States Army from 1952, until 1954. Frank was united in marriage to Laura B. Olson on January 10, 1960. Frank worked driving truck for the Iowa Road Builders and Spirit Lake Ready Mix, before retiring in 1992. During his retirement, he continued to help John Ferguson for twenty years. Frank was a lifetime member of the American Legion and the V.F.W., both of Spirit Lake. Frank is survived by his wife, Laura Fliss of Spirit Lake; three step-children, John Olson, and his wife, Karen of Omaha, Jan Thorne of White Hall, Montana, and Tony Olson, and his wife, Judy of Spirit Lake; eight step-grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; one sister; and a step-brother. A graveside service will be held at 2:00P.M. Saturday, May 23, 2015, at Lakeview Cemetery in Spirit Lake. Family and friends will gather immediately following the graveside service at the American Legion. The Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.