Francis Lofy
March 29, 1933 - December 30, 2014
Obituary
Francis (Frank) J. Lofy, 81, of Platteville, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Manor Care, Platteville. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2014 at St. Philomena Church, Belmont. Father Monte Robinson will officiate. Friends may call Friday 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Melby Funeral Home in Platteville, or from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 on Saturday at the church. Burial will be at a later date at Mount Olivet, Milwaukee. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Boy Scouts of America, 2820 McFarland Road, Rockford, IL 61107. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is assisting the family. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com
Frank was born on March 29, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph and Catherine (Ehr) Lofy. He was united in marriage to Dona Hensler on May 11, 1963 in West Allis, Wisconsin. Frank graduated from Pius X High School in 1951. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Marquette University in Milwaukee in 1955 and his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Marquette University in 1966. Frank was a professor of Electrical Engineering at the Milwaukee School of Engineering from 1955 to 1967 and then at UW-Platteville from 1967 to 1997.
Frank will be remembered for his community service. Among the many organizations he proudly took part in were the Boy Scouts of America, where he served on District Council Executive Board and received the Silver Beaver Award. He also was part of the Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, the Veterans Honor Roll Committee, the Moving Wall Committee, Platteville Police and Fire Commission, Platteville Alderman, President of the Platteville Common Council, SWHC Board, Plan Commission, Ambulance Service Committee, and Youth Commission. After his retirement, Frank was a volunteer for the Department of Defense Employer Support for Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for 18 years and awarded the Patriot Award for his service.
Frank is survived by his wife Dona and three children, Paul (Meadow) of Sayner, WI; Pete (Jolene) of Colorado Springs, CO; Patrick (Christine) of Alexandria, VA; and Mary (Jeff) of Manitowoc, WI; five grandchildren Scott, Nathan, Lauren, Nicholas, and Max.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, and five brothers.
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The family would like to pass along a special thank you to Grant County Hospice, especially, Kim Martens, RN, and Mareeta Kolman, Social Worker. Also, appreciation to Dr. Jeff White and Dr. Michael Connolly.