Courchaine, Francis "Frank"

Francis "Frank" Courchaine, 78, Oconto Falls, died Saturday morning, August 6, 2016 at the Woodlands of Suring. He was born February 10, 1938 in Oconto to Lawrence and Lucille (Dunk) Courchaine.

On June 4, 1960 he married Janet Brandon in Milwaukee and had three children together. The couple moved to the Green Valley area in 1970 and Frank was employed at Mirro in Gillett and later Carver Boat in Pulaski. At onetime, Frank enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Survivors are his wife of 56 years, Janet Courchaine, Oconto Falls; two daughters, Brenda Courchaine, Shawano; Deb (Kevin) Courchaine, Breed; three grandchildren, Amanda (Gabe) and Travis Zippel, Shawn (Larry) Kaczrowski; one great grandchild, Austin Swanson; three sisters, Leatrice (Bob) Milhans, Clarice (Ron) Collins, Anita (Leonard) Deering; two brothers, Cletus (Carol) Courchaine and Bernard Courchaine.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Steven in 1988, brothers and sisters.

Graveside services with the urn present will take place 3pm Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Oconto Catholic Cemetery.

The Courchaine family would like to thank Dr. William Wittman and staff, the nurses and staff of Woodland Village of Suring and Heartland Hospice for the care and concern shown Frank during their time together.