Frank Vincent Nausieda, age 90 of Wayland, died Tuesday, June 16.
At 21, Frank earned POW status and a Purple Heart, serving in the U.S. Army (1950-1953) as combat infantry/Korean War and finished his term in Washington DC as honorary guard at Arlington Cemetery.
Frank started his work life early with such companies as Pet Milk, GM, and many other ventures. He also started his own roofing company and leveled off his career as an accomplished millwright at Fisher Body, Kalamazoo.
He is survived by his children Mary Schaner, Karen (Jeff) Barnes, and Patrick Ladwa; grandchildren Jason (Heather) Barnes, Megan (Jason) Montalto, Bridget (Cory) O’Hanlon, and Megan (Rachel) Ladwa; great-grandchildren Alexis, Arthur and Madison.
He was preceded in death by his father, Anton; mother, Anna; sister, Patricia; brothers Edward, Roman, William, Tony, and John.
A private funeral mass and burial were held at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, where Frank was a lifelong member.
Memorial contributions may be made to Talons Out Honor Flight.
Rest in peace soldier. May God be with you!
Korean War POW’s were a special breed of hero, he is going to heaven as he spent his time in hell, Gods speed to a great American.