Frank Dull, Jr.

Frank E. Dull, Jr., age 81, of rural Potosi, formerly of Platteville, died Monday, August 24, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. He was born on August 12, 1928 in Platteville, the son of Frank Sr. and Mabel (Karrmann) Dull. He graduated from Platteville High School and was drafted into the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany from 1951-52. After Frank was discharged, he worked at John Deere for a couple of years before working at Sieg Auto Parts in Dubuque and Prairie du Chien until retiring in 1990.

Frank liked to hunt and fish, tend to his garden, enjoyed the outdoors and attending auctions.

Frank is survived by his companion and friend of over 50 years, Leila Maring, Potosi; his sister-in-law, Ruth Dull, Platteville; five nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Bill.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the First English Lutheran Church in Platteville with Reverend Michael Short officiating. Burial with Military Honors provided by the Platteville VFW Post #5274 was held in Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville. Family and friends were welcome from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26 at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home in Platteville and from 10:00 a.m. until time of services Thursday at the church.