Retha M. Frank

Retha Mae (Rubeck) Frank, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 24, 2022. Retha was born to the late Roy”Mac” and Bryl Rubeck on December 12, 1940 in Owen County, Indiana.  Retha was a member of the Jordan Village Presbyterian Church. She worked in her dad’s sawmill after school making chicken coops. She also worked at Houks Village during her high school years.  During high school, she was involved in many activities. She was a flag twirler and a cheerleader. Retha graduated from Cloverdale High School 1959. On July 3, 1959, Retha married Jack Frank.

Retha loved to sew. She often sewed for other people. Her favorite type of sewing was the stuffed animals she made. they were original and as close to a real animal as she could get.  Right down to the hickory nut that her stuffed squirrel would be holding. She set up at Mansfield for many years.  She also loved going to garage sales and buying dishes. A lot of dishes! Retha and Jack were a very talented couple from building their own home to making wooden boxes and buckets. Retha also loved her dogs, cats, and goats. She worked outside of the home while the kids were in high school.  She worked at Oran Rubecks Sawmill for a time and then at Mallorys in Greencastle. 

Retha is preceded in death by Jack, her parents, brothers; Gean Rubeck, Charles Rubeck and Irven Rubeck.  Sister: Kathryn Navel.  Retha is survived by her daughter: Patti (Scott) Malone and son Gary Frank.  Sister in laws Geraldine Rubeck, Carol Magness, Evie Frank, and Betty Frank.  As well as several nieces and nephews.  Visitation will be held Thursday, December 29th, 2022 from 11:00am until 1:00pm.  Whitaker Funeral Home, Cloverdale. With funeral services beginning at 1:00pm at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at the Poland Chapel Cemetery.  Condolences may be made at www.whitakerfuneralhome.net.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. https://act.alz.org/donate.

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