Frank G. Matulis

Matulis, Frank G. Led by angels to Eternal Life on July 29, 2011 to join his beloved wife Stella, two days short of his 90th birthday. He will loved and remembered by his daughter Kathleen (Wayne) Sojkowski, son James (Karen), late son Tom (Marie) and special niece Carlene (Robert) Scott. Loving grandfather of Paul (Heidi), Jon and Mark (fiancee Samantha) Sojkowski, Amy (Cesar) Montes, Katie Matulis, Kim (Leo) Plewa and Kristine (John) Harms. Proud great grandpa of Maya, Noah and Owen Sojkowski, Franklin, Max and Sophia Montes, Hannah and Olivia Plewa and Kya and Parker Harms. Frank proudly served his country in the 336th Engineer Combat Battalion, 5th Engineer Special Brigade and was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French government in Paris, 1945 for participation in the assault on Omaha Beach, Normandy France and various other medals for fighting through central Europe. Frank was a longtime member of St. Vincent de Paul Church. He served as Holy Name president, usher, lector and a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He was a retiree of the U.S. Postal Service. His happy times were spent fishing in Florida, Canada and local lakes. The happiest times were spent at his cottage on Little Sand Lake in northern Wisconsin, creating lasting memories for families and friends. Bingo, dominoes and winning almost always at cribbage were pastimes he enjoyed. "St. Frank", a quiet man of integrity, kindness, faith, compassion, honesty and gratitude. Much appreciation and thanks to the entire staff at Boland Hall, who lovingly cared for Frank for the last 3 1/2 years. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (3722 S. 58th St.). Visitation Tuesday 9-10:45 am at the church. Interment and military honors at St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Wisconsin Veterans Home Union Grove/Activities appreciated. You've always been and will always be our hero.