Franklyn "Frank" Hantak Obituary (1938 - 2019)

On July 31, 2019, Franklyn (Frank) B. Hantak was reunited with his wife, best friend, partner and angel Garnet in heaven. Frank was born November 22, 1938 in Cleveland, OH to Frank and Angela Hantak. Frank entered the Army National Guard in May of 1961 to serve the country he loved. After leaving the National Guard he moved to Elk Grove, IL where he went on to proudly raise his family before retiring to AZ in 2000. Frank had a passion for antique cars, especially Franklin Automobiles. He immensely enjoyed restoring and showing his collection over the years. His children have many memories of time spent with their dad attending car shows, cleaning and polishing the cars. Frank and Garnet were active members in the Franklin Automobile Club and considered fellow members some of their best friends. Frank will be remembered by his children, Phil (Karen) of IL, Greg (Denise) of TX, Sandy (Steve) Tengler of IL. brothers, Tom Hantak of WV, Les (Carol) Hantak of OH, Sister In-Law-Ruby Lane of WV, brother-in-laws Pete Teel of OK and Norman Teel of MI. Frank leaves behind 10 precious grandchildren, Roger L. Harte Jr. ( Amy Parkey) of MI, Sherie (Daniel) Smith of MI, Rick Harte (Kira Timmins) of MI, Raelene (Brian) Lorenz of PA, Jessica Hantak (Jon Lindsay) of TX, Jordan Hantak of IL, Brandon Tengler of IL, Ryan Hantak of CO, Brittni Tengler of IL, Sarah Hantak of TX, along with 11 great grandchildren, Brittney, Dakota, Brianna, Jacob, Dillon, Elleonna, Mason, Keith, Noah, Savana and Luke of MI, and great, great grandson Caleb of MI. He was preceded in death by his wife, Garnet, parents Frank and Angela Hantak, daughter Donna J. Harte, son-in-law Roger L. Harte Sr. and great granddaughter Destiny Smith. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the Golder Ranch Fire Department, Pima Heart, Senior Home Care and Casa de la Luz Hospice for the care and compassion shown to Frank and his family over the past several months. In honor of Frank's wishes, no services will take place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Frank to the Automotive Restoration Technology program at McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas.