Frank Edward Kroetch

Frank Edward Kroetch 1927 - 2001 was a member of the Kroetch family. Frank was born on March 26, 1927 in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor County, WA. Frank died on July 11, 2001 in Bellingham, Whatcom County, WA at 74 years old.

Frank Edward Kroetch's last known residence is at Bellingham, Whatcom County, WA.

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Dad was never baptized (as far as I know) and has no burial site because he was cremated and his ashes distributed between his wife and two daughters. He was a very smart man (with an IQ that tested between 165 and 185) and good looking - charismatic! He was a life-long entrepreneur, having attended the University of Washington (after serving in the Navy in World War Two) and graduating from San Jose State University. He lived in both California (where his daughters were born) and Washington (where he was born and died). He was quite a human being and we all miss him every day!

Surnames History of the Kroetch surname, History of the Edward surname

Ethnicity Caucasian

Nationality United States

Last Known Residence Bellingham, Whatcom County, WA

Born March 26, 1927
Hoquiam, Grays Harbor County, WA

Death July 11, 2001
Bellingham, Whatcom County, WA

Burial / Funeral Cremation
Bellingham, WA

Cause of death Heart Failure

Education College Degree - attended the University of Washington and graduated from San Jose State College

Professions Frank was an entrepreneur and businessman.

Military Service Navy - World War II

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Daniel Pinna

Frank Kroetch was my grandfather and I miss him every day.

Mar 05 9:40 am reply

Daniel Pinna

I specifically recall visiting him every summer while I was a young boy - traveling from California to Washington. It was always so great to spend time with him at his home with the extended family.

Mar 05 9:51 am reply

Kathy Pinna

you remember trying to find gold near the railroad tracks at his house? or digging clams with grandpa and ted?

Mar 05 10:03 am reply

Daniel Pinna

I remember digging clams on the shores of the Puget Sound in Washington, but until you mentioned it (honestly!) I forgot about looking for gold on the railroad tracks! Why were we looking for gold on railroads? Did some fall of the trains during the gold rush?

Mar 05 10:08 am reply

Kathy Pinna

LOL . . . no, just you being a kid. There was quartz along the tracks, with gold colored veins. You brought the rocks to grandpa and said that you found gold. He humored you and said that gold and quartz ARE found together!

Mar 16 2:00 pm reply