Frank Gerhartz of Milwaukee, WI was taken home to be with his Savior on October 11, 2025 after a 20-year battle with cancer. He was married to his soulmate, Susan (of West Allis, WI), for 62 years and they were still in love. They had 2 beautiful children, Richard and Kimberly.

The foundation of Frank’s life was his unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. This was evident to all who knew him personally. He was an amazing husband, devoted and loving father, and also a terrific grandfather.

By trade, he was an auto body repair man for 48 years, and then in semi-retirement he worked for Menards part-time. He was never lazy, always doing something. In his younger years he enjoyed playing softball, trap shooting, deer hunting, and fishing. He also really liked going pheasant hunting with his son and beloved Labrador retrievers. For relaxation he thoroughly appreciated watching Wisconsin sports with his family. He was a master of the grill, and he made the best steaks on planet earth!

He attended Word of Grace Bible Church. Besides his own home, he was at church more than any other place. He thoroughly enjoyed greeting and conversing with fellow Bible believing Christians. The sound teaching at Word of Grace helped him in learning the Word of God, which then enabled him to walk by faith in his ongoing Christian life.

He came from a large family, and is preceded in death by Don, Virginia, Lyle, Dorothy, Theresa, Walter, Eugene, Dennis, Kenny, and James. He is survived by, Marie, Robert, Ethel, Wayne, and Sandra. He is survived by his children, Rick (Katie) Gerhartz, and their son Isaac, and Kim (David) Schuster and their four sons Andy (Kelsey), John (Ruva), Jake, and Joe. Frank is survived by five great grandchildren, David, Josiah, Luke, Olivia, and Beau.

FUNERAL SERVICE to be held Monday, November 3, 7:00 PM at…

Word of Grace Bible Church

2660 So. 88^th Street

West Allis, WI 53227