Frank Ralph Symonik, 76 of Wausau, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Frank was born in Park Falls, WI on August 10, 1945, to the late Frank and Frances Symonik. He graduated from Fifield High School and later was a Specialist - Fourth Class in the United States Army. He married the love of his life Barb (Pritzl) Symonik on June 29, 1968 in Park Falls, WI. They later had two wonderful daughters, Kathy (Mark) Kraus and Amy (Charles) Cottrell; four grandchildren, Derek and Lauren Kraus and Calvin and Tyrese Cottrell; and he was a foster parent. He is preceded in death by his sister Jeannette and brother-in-law Robert Marten. Frank retired from Wausau Window and Wall in 2008. He had many special interests: spending time with his family, watching his grandson's races and his granddaughter's basketball games, backyard fires, helping others, spending deer season hunting with his brother, and sharing snacks with his beloved dog Lucy while watching TV at night. Services will be held at John J. Buettgen Funeral Home, 948 Grand Ave., Schofield, WI on Wednesday, August 3rd, from 11:00am until the time of prayer service at 1:00pm. Following the prayer service the funeral party will proceed to the Gate of Heaven Cemetery for the burial and full military honors. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family is asking for donations which will be designated at a later time. Pallbearers will include Frank's grandchildren Derek and Lauren Kraus and Calvin and Tyrese Cottrell, his niece Jodi Johnson, and family friend Trevor Krueger. John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com