Frank Tegel

FRANK EDWARD TEGEL age 91, beloved husband for 67 years of Edith (nee Strumbly); loving father of Frank (Kristen) Tegel, Carl (Cheryl) Tegel; devoted grandfather of Alex, Hanna, Andrew, Nicholas, and Matthew Tegel; cherished son of the late Frank and Francis (nee Snyder); dearest brother of the late Edward (wife Joan); dear uncle and great-uncle of many. U.S. Army Veteran. Frank was born June 19, 1929 and died peacefully at home on November 30, 2020.

Frank was born and raised outside of Pittsburgh. He left his home to move in with a cousin over a bar at age 16 to begin work at a family business. He started off at S and Z Tool and Die Company sweeping floors while in high school. At that time he was one of twenty employees. Fifty years later, he was  Vice President of the company which then had over three hundred employees. Although he finished his formative years over a bar, he never drank. Frank was a man with few vices.

He graduated from East Tech high school in 1947.  Frank met his wife Edith in 1948 through a family friend. After he was drafted into the United Starts Army, they married in 1954 while Frank was one leave. Frank and Edith lived in the same home in Highland Heights for over sixty years. He and Edith raised two sons and he impressed upon them a strong work ethic, old fashioned values and a dedication to the people you love.

Frank was devoted to his family. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, visiting and talking.  After his family and work, his passions were hunting and fishing. He enjoyed golfing and playing cards. He is remembered for his poker face.

He started his career as a quiet and reserved man and evolved into a charismatic and outgoing leader. Those who worked for him said he was tough but fair. Frank treated everyone with dignity and respected those who worked hard. A direct man with a big heart, Frank left an impression on everyone he met. Sometimes described as a character, people were drawn to Frank. He had a magnetic personality.

He will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Frank to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44192. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, December 4, 2020 at St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church 5384 Wilson Mills Rd, Highland Hts at 1 PM. Burial following with Military Honors at All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Frank at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) FRIDAY 11:30 AM-12:30 PM