Frank C. Monroe, age 85, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 16, 2014. He was born in Oshkosh on July 31, 1928 the son of the late William and Dora Monroe. On August 28, 1948 he married Pauline Murray in Plainfield, WI. Frank was proud to serve in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After the service he owned and operated Winnebago Trucking Company. Frank was a pilot and enjoyed flying. He served as a member of the Civil Air Patrol. Frank will be remembered for his caring nature and for being a loving Dad, brother, and friend.

Frank is survived by his children: Pam (Darel) Wesenberg, Steve (Cindy) Monroe, Gary (Chris) Monroe, Randy (Anna) Monroe and Connie (Roger) Kunde; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; special friend, Jan; brothers: Richard (Rosie) Monroe, William Monroe and James (Sandy) Monroe; sisters: Florence Delfosse and Virginia (Jim) Rose; and many special nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline; his parents: William and Dora; twin sons: Ronald and Donald; brother, Daniel (Janet) Monroe; sisters: Margaret (Art) Lowther and Rosalie Hobbs; sister-in-law, Darryl Monroe; and brother-in-law, Roland Delfosse.

The memorial service will be at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at the Kwiatkowski Funeral Home. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Frank's name is being established.

The family extends a special thank you to April and Barbie of Affinity hospice for their wonderful care. Further, thank you to his neighbors, Barb and Shelly, for always being there.

Freedom. Free from Multiple Myeloma, and all the pain, how did I keep sane? I never wanted to be a burden or complain. All the thoughts when you asked me how much pain. I fought long and hard until the end. I will never mend. I'm no longer afraid. I see the light, this is the end. I'm there, free from all the pain. From Dad.