Frank Loeffler CLOVIS, Calif. - Frank Weller Loeffler, age 84, of Clovis, California, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2010, in Clovis, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 4, 1925, in Washington, D.C., the son of Mazie Rebecca Oberholtzer and Frank Weller Loeffler. He joined the Navy during World War II, proudly serving his country in the South Pacific. He later had a successful career working for A.O. Smith in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he resided for many years before relocating to Clovis, California. Frank was a cherished and beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was a gracious gentleman whose courage and faith never wavered and was an inspiration to all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary, of Clovis, California; his children, Muriel Carter of Sanford, Florida, Luanne Clark (Steve) of Pocatello, Rebecca Rye (Robert) of Boise, Linda Christensen (Leon) of Burley, Arthur Bates (Keri) of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Georgianne Taunton, Melinda Hayward (Roger) and Suzanne Davis (Jamie) all of Fresno, California, Jennifer Ruth (Paul) of Redding, California, and Aimee Labat (Kevin) of Dublin, California; his sister, Jean MacCutcheon of Clinton, Pennsylvania; 43 grandchildren; and 66 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wives, Margaret Colston and Marian Parks; a grandson, Andrew Christensen; and both his parents. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at the Springdale LDS Church, 200 S. 475 E., of Burley, where friends and family may call one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley, with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans and Auxiliary. The family suggests memorials be directed to the LDS Church Perpetual Education Fund, 50 E. North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150-1501. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.. Published in Idaho State Journal on April 27, 2010