at his grandchildren's activities. They always knew him by his cheers and that booming whistle. Mike died Friday, July 9, 2010, in Brainerd, Minnesota, enjoying time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jane Frankl of Algona; his children and grandchildren, Jerry and Amy Frankl of Ames and their children, Anna, Michael and Christian; Laura and Jeff Pedersen of Sioux City and their children, Thomas, Rebecca, and Nicole, and his great-grandson Grant; Jim and Amy Frankl of Akron and their children Alexander James, Spencer Patrick, and Reagan Curtis; Janette Frankl of Winona, MN; Steve and Patience Frankl of Port Washington, WI, and their children Cooper and Avery; and Sara Frankl of Cedar Falls. He is also survived by his parents, Gerald and Rita Frankl of Cherokee; eight brothers and sisters, Dr. Patrick Frankl (Sondra) of Corydon, Ron Frankl (Pam) of LuVerne, Bernard Frankl (Micky) of Rutland, Gene Frankl (Jean) of Des Moines, Tim Frankl (Darlene) of Sioux City, Annette Meyers (Jim) of Larrabee, Donald Frankl (Kate) of Jefferson, SD, and Janella (Ron) Reicks of Cherokee; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, David Grandgenett (Lorrie) of Grimes, Mary (Bill) Cruise of Wesley, Alice Simmons of Carroll, and Jon Green of Nisswa, MN; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Robert Grandgenett; and a sister-in-law, Judy Green.