Frank William Titus

TITUS, BRUM, WESTGATE, HILAND, HARPER, BICKEL, HUNTER

Posted By: Stacy Bliesener (email)
Date: 1/26/2015 at 14:25:50

Frank William Titus, 79, of Burlington, died at 8:07 AM Thursday, January 22, 2015, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.

Born June 30, 1935, in Burlington, he was the son of Alfred M. and Alvinia Brum Titus. On March 2, 1957, he married Mary Lou Westgate in Asbury United Methodist Church in Burlington. She died August 12, 2004.

Frank worked at the Burlington Fire Department where he was a Firefighter, EMT, Ambulance Driver and Pumper driver. He had also worked as a farmer and had done home remodeling.

He attended Burlington High School.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving during the Korean War from February 15, 1953 until February 15, 1955.

He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and VFW Post 10102. He enjoyed carpentry work, fishing, and camping.

Survivors include four daughters, Cynthia Hiland of Burlington, Catherine Harper of Danville, Karen (Jim) Bickel of Burlington and Tina Hunter of Clinton, AR; one son, Frank (Donna) Titus, of Burlington; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and three half brothers.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Thielen Crematory.

There will be no visitation.

The graveside committal service for Mr. Titus will be 2:00 PM Monday, January 26, 2015, at Aspen Grove Cemetery with Pastor Joyce Proctor officiating.

A memorial has been established for Great River Hospice.

http://www.thielenfuneralhome.com/obituary?id=1473899
 

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