Frank Glaza's Obituary
Frank Glaza, age 91, passed away April 16, 2020. A devoted father and loving grandfather, he was born in Detroit, Michigan and served in the Navy during the Korean War. Frank will be truly missed by many. He will be remembered for his smile and laugh and as “one of the good guys” that people enjoyed being around.
Frank cherished family and thoroughly enjoyed get-togethers – rarely missing a chance to be with family. His true passion was cooking and light heartedly referred to eating as his “hobby.” He enjoyed going to restaurants and spending hours in his kitchen recreating dishes like Marcus burgers, pierogis, city chicken, soups, crepes and key lime pie. Well known in Port Austin for his cooking, he shared his creations with neighbors regularly. He loved when family visited him and he made sure everyone was well fed. Known as “Pizza Uncle” he was the “favorite” uncle to many nieces and nephews. Frank also enjoyed music and played the accordion – polkas and other favorite songs.
Frank enjoyed traveling, especially visiting Grand Marais in the U.P., spending hours with siblings, cousins, nieces and nephews. He enjoyed the abundance of nature in the town where his father Leon grew up. Frank would spread the traditions of Polish cooking with family while telling tales of the adventures he had with his brothers while in the U.P.
Frank is survived by his children: David (Jeanne) Glaza, Dennis (Marg) Glaza, Corie (Mark) Semack, and Kevin (Karen) Glaza. His surviving grandchildren: Brandon, Ryan, Jeffrey, Matthew, Erika, James, Dustin, and Trevor, and great-grandchildren: Ellis, Maryn, Zoe, and Jameson. He is also survived by his sister Mary Foreit, brother-in-law Tony Foreit, sister-in-law Teresa Glaza and numerous loving family members and friends. Frank is preceded in death by his parents Leon and Mary (Jenice) Glaza, brothers: Casimer (Cass), Hilary, Walter, Charles, Joseph and sisters: Anna, Eleanore and Louise.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date when COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are lifted.
Memorial donations can be made to Positive Approach to Care to help bring about changes that will help improve the lives of people affected by dementia. To leave a message of comfort visit www.youngcolonial.com
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