Frank F. Szachnieski

October 16, 1922 - October 3, 2020

Szachnieski, Frank F., of St. Louis, Missouri was born October 16, 1922, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Wladislaw “Walter” and Michalina “Maggie” (nee Szydlik) Szachnieski and entered into rest Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the age of 97 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers and sister. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Teresa (nee Gettinger) Szachnieski, two (2) children, Barry (Diann) Szachnieski of Cedar Hill, Missouri and MaryJo (Mike) Woodruff of Mountain View, Missouri, seven (7) grandchildren, Andrea (Mark) Gardner, Jason (Sarah) Szachnieski, Mathew (Emma) Espy, Nathaniel DeThomas, John (Denise) Patton, James (Cathryn) Patton and JoEllen Patton, nineteen (19) great grandchildren, four (4) great great grandchildren, along with many other family and friends. Frank served his country in the United States Army. He was very proud of his service, children and grandchildren. He was a member of Our Lady of Presentation Catholic Church and a 4th degree knight. He was a happy man who loved the lake and fishing. Frank always worked very hard and was a wonderful provider to his family. He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 Noon at CHAPEL HILL MORTUARY, 6300 Highway 30, Cedar Hill, Missouri. Interment will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlfuneral.com and follow details of this event and others in the community at www.facebook.com/stlchapelhill.