Frank J. Barthel, 58-year-old resident of Long Prairie, MN passed away August 13, 2024 at Centra Care Long Prairie Hospital. A memorial visitation will be held from 4-6:30 PM on Friday, August 23 at the Iten Funeral Home in Browerville, MN. The evening will conclude with a prayer service at 6:30 PM.
Frank was born on March 18, 1966 in Swanville, MN to Frank and Gloria Barthel. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville. Frank graduated from Swanville High School and went on to further his education at Alexandria Technical and Community College. He was united in marriage to Cheri George on October 3, 1992 in Browerville. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, family and playing with his grandchildren. Frank could be found doing many outdoor activities like attending truck shows, or indoors watching westerns and old-time sitcoms. He was a kind and gentle soul who was very soft spoken. Frank will be remembered as being a family-oriented man.
Frank is survived by his wife, Cheri Barthel; daughters, Annette (Derek Uhlenkamp) Barthel, Carrie Barthel; grandchildren, Cayden, Faith, Abel, Havaen; sisters, Deb LeNore, Julie (Gordy) Posterick, and Sandy (Mike) Dorseth.
He is preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Lloyd & Hattie George; sisters-in-law, Gerri Klinder, Ann George; and brother-in-law, Jim Steuck.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Amanda Schmidt, Rick LeNore, Lance Posterick, Justin Posterick, Crystal Okermann, Eric Dorseth, Alex Dorseth and Dave Klemish.
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