Frank served in the United States Navy for four years, three of which were spent in the Far East, mostly in Vietnam. Immediately upon leaving the Navy Frank changed uniforms and became a police officer in Southern California where he served and protected for many years. Frank's police career ended because of an injury sustained while in pursuit of two buglary suspects. He and both suspects fell off a two story apartment building onto the pavement below. This incident finished Frank's police career and he was put out to pasture with a medical retirement.
Missing the weather changes that Frank became used to as a boy growing up in Seattle Washington he talked his California born wife into moving to Salem Oregon. He told her it did not rain near as much as in Seattle.
After trying a number of different hobbies Frank discovered Wood Carving. He found joy in the simple act of taking a knife to wood. Frank started carving in 2010 and is still enjoying it more everyday. Frank especially enjoys carving animals and gossiping with the greatest group of people he says he ever met.
Frank is an active member of the Capitol Woodcarvers Club and enjoys participating in Club activities. As a past Club Vice President and President, Frank continues to serve on the Board providing assistance to the current Board members. He is well respected by all Club members.
Aside from wood carving Frank loves being the Grandfather of two boys and one girl, all of whom light up his life!