FRANK J. ZIOLKOWSKI "BUTCH"

age 79, of Highland, formerly of Calumet City and Hegewisch, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Sheila (nee Kulas); sons Kevin Ziolkowski and Eric (Natalie) Ziolkowski; grandchildren Ava and Ethan Ziolkowski; trusted and best friend Rustee; nieces: Sheri (Tom) TenHove, Carla (Mark) Brown and Denise Carr; nephew Dennis (Cari) Hess; brothers in law Gregory Kulas and Mark Kulas; sister in law Gloria (Barney) Hanna; many more nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Mary, stepmother Stella and sister Dolores (Norman) Hess.

Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany at the start of the Cold War. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Council #3323 and retired from Superior Engineering after 21 years of service where he was employed as a Mechanical Draftsman and was formerly employed by American Maize/Cargill. Frank was an avid bowler an avid Bears, Cubs and Blackhawks fan and his grandchildren's biggest "grandpa sports fan". He loved to joke and enjoyed tending to his garden growing beautiful flowers and more vegetables than the family could eat. Our loving husband, father and grandfather will be greatly missed.

Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 from 2:00-8:00 PM at the Solan Pruzin Funeral Home & Crematory 14 Kennedy Ave Schererville with a wake service at 2:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 10:30 AM DIRECTLY at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church 3025 Highway Ave Highland, IN with Fr. Edward Moszur officiating. Frank will lie in repose at the church from 10:00 AM until time of mass. Cremation at Solan Pruzin Crematory to follow.