Frank F. Mattern, Jr.

Frank F. Mattern, Jr.
Age 80, of Bellefontaine, passed away Monday, July 2, 2007, at Hospice of Dayton. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie (Smith) Mattern; one daughter, Carol Hill; and by two sisters, Blanche Chase and Margie Mattern. He is survived by two daughters, Carrie & her husband, Steve McCarrol and Mary Jane & her husband, Roger Fuller; one son, Carl & his wife, Lisa Mattern; five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; and one sister, Anna & her husband, Bernie Carper. Frank was a veteran of the United States Army having served in WW II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and AmVets. He worked at Dayton Tire and Rubber for 29 years as a tire maker. Frank was an avid fisherman and a great father. A celebration of Frank's life will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 8, at the American Legion Post, 120 Colton Avenue, Bellefontaine, Ohio. (Phone: (937) 592-4891) Family and friends are welcome to bring a covered dish to share. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Frank to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420.