Franklin George Quel's Obituary
Franklin George Quel, age 96, of Whitehall, entered into eternal rest on May 20th, 2020 of natural causes.
Franklin was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Esther Mae (Schramm) Quel.
Also preceded in death by his parents, Mary Ethel (Collins) and George Quel, as well as 8 brothers and 2 sisters.
Loving father of Franklin (Catherine) Quel, Jr., Kathleen (Don) Myers and Cynthia (Daniel) Kavanaugh.
Proud grandfather of Brandon (Susan) Myers, Sean (Amy) Myers, Daniel Kavanaugh, Jr., Tara (Derrick Smith) Kavanaugh, and Bailey Kavanaugh.
Loving "Pap" of Alexander, Mackenzie, Elizabeth, Abigail, Kylie, Scarlette, Kristofer and Sophia Myers and Lily Smith, and grand-puppies Rowdy and Peanut.
Brother-in-law of Audrey (Richard) Nelson and Patricia (the late Joseph) Schramm, he will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Franklin served as a sergeant with the Army Corps of Engineers Company C 877th Engineer Battalion Aviation during WWII in France and Germany.
The ultimate salesperson, Franklin started as a corner newsboy, worked at Fulton's Market and Aunt Hannahs Bakery, before being employed by Equitable Gas
Company, eventually retiring from Equitable as a supervisor in the Sales Department.
After retiring, Franklin and his wife became well-known for their seasonal wooden yard pokes. They enjoyed traveling, taking cruises and wintering in the south.
Frank made friends easily and was a popular resident at Paramount Senior Living in Bethel Park for the past 2 1/2 years.
Services are private and under the care of JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236.
Memorial donations in Franklin's name can be made to North Zion Lutheran Church, 5100 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh PA 15236 .
Condolences may be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz.
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