Charles DeWayne Frank, 87, of rural Westmoreland, Kansas passed away in a UTV accident on April 02, 2025. He was born in Wamego, KS on September 22, 1937 to Clyde and Zelma (Murr) Frank of Westmoreland, KS. He attended the one-room Sales School until he was in 8th grade then attended Westmoreland High School. After graduation he worked for Eby Construction for 20 years which involved traveling and living in many different states. He married his lifelong sweetheart, Ila Mae Scott, on June 16, 1957. Sons who were born to this union are Charles Stephen, Michael Scott, and Brian Wayne Frank. In the early 70’s the family moved back to Westmoreland, KS and started farming. He was a member of the Soil Conservation board, Rock Creek Watershed District board, and the Pottawatomie Rural Water District #2 board for many years.
Dewayne had many various hobbies. Those he was most known for were his apple and peach orchards, gardening, woodworking, leather working, and making breads and cinnamon rolls.
He is survived by his wife Ila Mae Frank, his sons Steve (Barbara) Frank of Westmoreland, KS, Mike Frank of Marysville, KS, and Brian (Cheryl) Frank of Joplin, MO. He is also survived by his grandchildren Joshua (Kylee) Frank of Westmoreland, KS, Bethany Frank of Marysville, KS, Jordan (Diane) Frank of Myrtle Point, OR, Caleb Frank (fiancé Jordyn Nolan) of Roeland, KS, Hannah (Jared) Himmelberg of Beatrice NE, John (Kireshly) Frank of Newton, KS, Rachel (Luke) Byers of Manhattan, KS, Sierra (Alex) Buckland of Hershey, PA, Simeon (Lexi) Frank of Pittsburg PA, Silas (Ellie) Frank of Carl Junction, MO, and many great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, his sisters Ielean Ewing and Joan Taylor, and his infant daughter, Angela Frank.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held for a remembrance on May 24, 2025 from 2-4 pm at Faith Manhattan Church located at 1921 Barnes Road, Manhattan, KS.