Lafayette - Carl Edward Frank, 83, formerly of Attica and had been residing in Lafayette, passed away in the Franciscan Health East Hospital, Lafayette on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 6:33 a.m.
Carl was born in Oakland, California on November 18, 1942. He was the son of the late Ernest H. and Delores (Miller) Frank. He was raised in Livermore, California, graduating from Livermore High School in 1960. Following graduation from high school, Carl entered the U.S. Army and served from 1961-1964 in Germany. Following his honorable discharge from the service he moved to Attica in 1964. Carl worked at Quaker Oats in Danville, Illinois since 1983 and retired in 2004. Carl was an avid sports fan and enjoyed collecting antiques. On September 11, 1965, Carl married Betty Joyce Poynter in Attica. Betty preceded him in death on October 8, 2020. Carl leaves behind a son, Troy E. (Heather) Frank, Indianapolis; a daughter, Kelli Kirkman, Lafayette; a son-in-law, Todd Schafer, Lafayette; a half brother, Kevin Austin, California; five grandchildren, Emma Schafer, Megan Schafer, twins Ava and Reagan Frank, Chase Frank. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Christian and Eric Frank. Friends may call at the Maus Funeral Home, Attica, on Sunday, October 18th from 11:30 a.m. until the service time at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Tom Hunter officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Attica. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.