Frank Casarotto, Sr.

Frank R. Casarotto, Sr., 83, of Loves Park, IL, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Minocqua, WI. Born November 25, 1935, in Rockford, IL, the son of Emil and Theresa (Fabrillo) Casarotto. Married Mary Honecker on May 12, 1956. Retired from Woodward Governor after 27 years. Member of the Woodward Governor 25-Year Club. Member of Grace Lutheran Church where he taught Sunday school for 25 years and served on the church council for many years. Coached bowling at Harlem Middle School for many years and still enjoyed bowling. He and Mary loved sharing their cabin in Minocqua with family and friends. Frank's passion and his "Peaceful Place" was fishing on the lake. He will be remembered as the father and grandfather who taught his family and many friends the joy and tranquility of fishing.  Avid woodworker for many years. Survivors include his wife, Mary; children, Frank (Dawn) Casarotto, Jr., Becky (Mark) Munger, Joan (Tom) McMahon and Kathy (Jeff) Jilek; grandchildren, Jennifer Casarotto, Jessica Casarotto, Andrew (Morgan) Munger, Kelly (Rem Hinck) Munger, Christopher (Carley) McMahon, Steven McMahon, Ashley Jilek and Megan (Jesus) Hernandez ; great-grandchildren, Amelia Munger, Oliver Munger, Jensen McMahon, Joslynn McMahon, Nalani Hernandez, Luna Hernandez, Nevaeh Jilek and Dante Hernandez; brother, John (Louise) Casarotto; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Aunt Sue Casarotto and Mike and Pam Kohnhorst. Predeceased by his parents; daughter, Jeanie; brothers, Louis, Dominick “Bebe”, Peter, Bruno and Arthur Casarotto; sisters, Stella Vinci and Margaret Soule.

Service at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, in Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, with visitation from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for Vets for Fishing.