Frank Wirth Uvodich

Frank Wirth Uvodich Frank was born on Nov. 16, 1938, in Tucson, Ariz. to Edna Wirth and Jack Uvodich. He was raised in Tucson with his brother Ken and sister Janet. Frank graduated from the University of Arizona with degrees in Business and economics. He met his wife Paula, standing under the large metal cross that used to hang in the old Oak Grove sanctuary and married her in that very same place on July 31, 1976. Their daughters, Sarah and Leah, were born in Minneapolis in 1977 and 1979. Frank enjoyed being part of the girls' lives, supporting them as they moved into their careers. He lived vicariously through Sarah as she has worked for the United States Forest Service as a wildland fire fighter and now a fire prevention officer in a forest in Oregon. Frank was always so pleased with the birthday cards that Leah, a graphic designer, made for him. Leah married Jon Moch in 2012, and they have two children, Tova Darling (9) and Fox Frank (6). Frank loved being around people and talking. He was a salesman at heart, first for Toll Company selling and teaching about the use of gases (nitrogen, oxygen). His next job was as a manufacturer's representative for Furber Sales selling machinery parts. He was always a "Mister Fix It" so that job was a really good fit. He spent his last 24 working years as Superintendent of Building and Grounds at Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina. He loved that job, the people, and the service he could give to make the facility the best it could be. He spent most of his summer weekends with his family at the family cottage on lake Darling in Alexandria, Minn. A compound of nine homes called Camp Ballentine, passed down from his great grandfather Ballentine, draws relatives from several states for long summer stays. A wonderful family reunion every summer. Of course he was the camp Mr. Fix It. He had a servant's heart. What pleased him most was helping others in any way he could. His service included many hours at Oak Grove fixing, painting, washing windows, whatever he could do. He was a very "frugal" man and had a huge network of people and companies. He knew the BEST way to get a BETTER price. Frank was a man of integrity and kindness with great love for his family, friends, and his God. In remembrance of Frank's life our family humbly asks that any charitable donations be made to one of the following organizations that touched Frank's life. Memorials to: Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, Building and Grounds Fund; Alzheimer's Association at https://act.alz.org/site/Donation or VEAP at https://veap.org/ways-to-give/donate-funds Memorial service Saturday, 9/14, 11 AM with visitation one hour prior to service at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 2200 W Old Shakopee Rd (952-888-4621).

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Frank Wirth Uvodich

November 16, 1938 - August 23, 2024

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Frank Wirth Uvodich

November 16, 1938 - August 23, 2024

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