Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Saturday, February 11, 2023.
Beloved husband of Donna Houston (nee Kuehner) for 46 years; loving father of Frank (Becky) Houston, Kelly Houston, Matt (Bonus) Houston, Jill (Shawn Wainman) Houston and the late Mary Houston; adoring grandfather of Frankie, Parker and Mason; cherished son of the late Frank and Eileen Houston; dear brother of Maureen Houston, Mark Houston and the late Kathleen Houston. Our dearest brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Frank was born and grew up in North St. Louis where his love for sports originated. His nickname “Bones” was one that started there and has stayed with him his entire life. He met his wife Donna shortly after he graduated high school and they have since been inseparable.
Frank went to Ranken College and then joined Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562. He later started a mechanical contracting business, Sharp Mechanical Inc. with his friend Glenn Biekert which they ran from 1988 until the business was sold in 2008. He formed many professional and personal relationships throughout his career that continued throughout his life.
Baseball was his love from a young age. His determination, drive, discipline, and athleticism made him an incredible player. He went on to play semi-pro baseball for Buds, but an injury prevented him from continuing his dream. He continued his passion for baseball through coaching multiple teams during his children’s sports careers. He was honored by being inducted into the Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012.
His fight against ALS was short, but he did it with such grace, courage, and fight. He will never be forgotten and his legacy will live on through his children and grandchildren.
Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Thursday, February 16 from 4-8 pm. then on Friday, February 17 at Most Sacred Heart Catholic Church (350 E. Fourth St. Eureka, Mo. 63025) from 10:30 am. until funeral Mass time at 11:30 am. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery will be held in private. Contributions to A.L.S. Association appreciated.
Sending my deepest condolences to the entire Houston family.
Sending my deepest condolences to the entire Houston family.
Bones was one of my best friends growing upon Hornsby in North St. Louis. He will be missed. We’re praying for God’s comfort for Donna and the family.
Bones was one of my best friends growing upon Hornsby in North St. Louis. He will be missed. We’re praying for God’s comfort for Donna and the family.
Donna and family my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Frank was a life-long friend with a great sense of humor. He will be really missed. Fly high Frank.
Donna and family my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Frank was a life-long friend with a great sense of humor. He will be really missed. Fly high Frank.
Frank was a great guy and good friend our lunch outings will never be the same !!!!! Until we meet again God Bless u Frank and your family !!!!!
Frank was a great guy and good friend our lunch outings will never be the same !!!!! Until we meet again God Bless u Frank and your family !!!!!
Frank (Bones) was a great athlete and even a greater person.Praying for Donna and the whole Houston Family.Gonna miss you buddy.
Frank (Bones) was a great athlete and even a greater person.Praying for Donna and the whole Houston Family.Gonna miss you buddy.
Knew Frank since grade school and he always had a smile on his face. Was a great guy to talk with. Will miss him on the Fridays the Woman’s Auxiliary got to come to the Keno Club.
Prayers for Donna and Family.
Knew Frank since grade school and he always had a smile on his face. Was a great guy to talk with. Will miss him on the Fridays the Woman’s Auxiliary got to come to the Keno Club.
Prayers for Donna and Family.
Oh my gosh… I had no idea! Love and prayers to you, Donna and the entire Houston family. Please let me know if I can be helpful in anyway❤️
Oh my gosh… I had no idea! Love and prayers to you, Donna and the entire Houston family. Please let me know if I can be helpful in anyway❤️
Frank and Family. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Many prayers for your whole family.
Frank and Family. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Many prayers for your whole family.
Sending our deepest condolences to the Houston family
Sending our deepest condolences to the Houston family
Donna and family, you’re in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Frank was a fantastic guy and great friend to our whole family. Always a blast to be around. He’ll definitely be missed. Rest in peace, Frank!
Donna and family, you’re in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Frank was a fantastic guy and great friend to our whole family. Always a blast to be around. He’ll definitely be missed. Rest in peace, Frank!
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family
Donna and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers, praying for your strength to cope with your grief and loss of an incredible loving husband and father.
Donna and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers, praying for your strength to cope with your grief and loss of an incredible loving husband and father.
You have our deepest condolences for your loss. I knew Frank for many years and always had a smile on his face when you saw him. He will be missed.
You have our deepest condolences for your loss. I knew Frank for many years and always had a smile on his face when you saw him. He will be missed.
Donna so sorry to hear this. He was such a great host when we stayed at your house. Sending prayers to you and your family
Donna so sorry to hear this. He was such a great host when we stayed at your house. Sending prayers to you and your family
That wonderful laugh. Rest in Peace, Frank. My deepest sympathy to Donna and the Houston family.
That wonderful laugh. Rest in Peace, Frank. My deepest sympathy to Donna and the Houston family.
Donna, Russ and I are sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. He, no doubtedly, put up a courageous fight with you and your family by his side. Praying he is now at peace and your many years together and the memories that you made can bring you peace during this difficult time. Sending you and your family our sincerest sympathies.
Donna, Russ and I are sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. He, no doubtedly, put up a courageous fight with you and your family by his side. Praying he is now at peace and your many years together and the memories that you made can bring you peace during this difficult time. Sending you and your family our sincerest sympathies.
Our sincerest condolences for the Houston family. You will remain in our prayers
Our sincerest condolences for the Houston family. You will remain in our prayers
Prayers for Donna and family. So sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Prayers for Donna and family. So sorry for your loss. God Bless.
I worked for and with Frank at Sharp Mechanical, what a great guy. Prayers and condolences for family and friends. Sorry for your loss. RIP Brother.
I worked for and with Frank at Sharp Mechanical, what a great guy. Prayers and condolences for family and friends. Sorry for your loss. RIP Brother.
Our deepest condolences to your family. We were in Our Lady of Loretto parish and my son Josh loved playing baseball with Frank as his coach. Frank was a well respected man and always gave back to the community. Jim and Mary Cahill
Our deepest condolences to your family. We were in Our Lady of Loretto parish and my son Josh loved playing baseball with Frank as his coach. Frank was a well respected man and always gave back to the community. Jim and Mary Cahill
So very sorry Donna, Little Frank, Kelly, Matt, Jill and the entire Houston Family.
So many great memories of Big Frank from our Loretto days in Spanish Lake. Sending Love and many Prayers.
So very sorry Donna, Little Frank, Kelly, Matt, Jill and the entire Houston Family.
So many great memories of Big Frank from our Loretto days in Spanish Lake. Sending Love and many Prayers.
My deepest condolences to the Houston family. Terrible loss of an amazing life.
My deepest condolences to the Houston family. Terrible loss of an amazing life.
Donna and Family, my sincere condolences to all of you.
Donna and Family, my sincere condolences to all of you.
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Houston family! Frank was a remarkable man and a friend to all!!
We will miss him greatly and we will always picture him with that smile.
We will see Frank in Heaven someday!
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Houston family! Frank was a remarkable man and a friend to all!!
We will miss him greatly and we will always picture him with that smile.
We will see Frank in Heaven someday!
I was blown away when I heard. I knew Frank from Delmar Gardens and went to a happy hour where I met Donna and several family members. He truly was one of the kindest, happiest people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing.
I was blown away when I heard. I knew Frank from Delmar Gardens and went to a happy hour where I met Donna and several family members. He truly was one of the kindest, happiest people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing.
My sincere condolences to the entire Houston family. The world won’t be as much fun without Frank’s dynamic personality and contagious smile.
I had the pleasure of meeting Frank while he worked with Delmar Gardens. I always looked forward to his visits to Kansas City.
Frank was wonderful at telling stories and teaching me a thing or two about the mechanics of our HVAC system. He was an excellent teacher and someone I grew to call a friend.
His love for his family was abundantly obvious and he always had an update on how his wife, kids, and grandkids were doing. Anyone around could see the pride in his face when he spoke of his family.
Prayers to Frank’s family that the memories you hold dear to your hearts will help you through this tremendous time of loss. He was a great man and will surely be missed!
My sincere condolences to the entire Houston family. The world won’t be as much fun without Frank’s dynamic personality and contagious smile.
I had the pleasure of meeting Frank while he worked with Delmar Gardens. I always looked forward to his visits to Kansas City.
Frank was wonderful at telling stories and teaching me a thing or two about the mechanics of our HVAC system. He was an excellent teacher and someone I grew to call a friend.
His love for his family was abundantly obvious and he always had an update on how his wife, kids, and grandkids were doing. Anyone around could see the pride in his face when he spoke of his family.
Prayers to Frank’s family that the memories you hold dear to your hearts will help you through this tremendous time of loss. He was a great man and will surely be missed!
Went to grade school with Frank! Always enjoyed being around him. He was a positive force and one of the good guys in life. Donna sorry for your loss. We will all meet again.
Went to grade school with Frank! Always enjoyed being around him. He was a positive force and one of the good guys in life. Donna sorry for your loss. We will all meet again.
Donna and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear about Frank’s passing. He was always one of my favorite people. May Frank Rest in Peace. Sending love and prayers to you all!
Donna and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear about Frank’s passing. He was always one of my favorite people. May Frank Rest in Peace. Sending love and prayers to you all!
Donna and children, sadly Brett informed us of your loss, and we extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy, Ruth and Bob Johnson
Donna and children, sadly Brett informed us of your loss, and we extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy, Ruth and Bob Johnson
Condolences to the entire Houston family worked for Frank when he first started his business considered him a friend a brother member and a great guy
Condolences to the entire Houston family worked for Frank when he first started his business considered him a friend a brother member and a great guy
Godspeed Frank, and God bless his family. He was truly one of kind on so many levels and will be greatly missed. I have so many thoughts and memories of our times together that I will cherish and raise a glass to from here on out. He was one of those guys that asked how you and yours were doing and cared about the answer. A great friend in business and in life.
Godspeed Frank, and God bless his family. He was truly one of kind on so many levels and will be greatly missed. I have so many thoughts and memories of our times together that I will cherish and raise a glass to from here on out. He was one of those guys that asked how you and yours were doing and cared about the answer. A great friend in business and in life.
Dear Donna,
Frank was a great guy, and one hell of a guy to work for. You have our deepest sympathy.
Dear Donna,
Frank was a great guy, and one hell of a guy to work for. You have our deepest sympathy.
So very sorry for your loss Donna. You are in my thoughts. Love you.
So very sorry for your loss Donna. You are in my thoughts. Love you.
It was such a short time ago that you became our new neighbor but we instantly knew what a great family you had. We hold you in our hearts and prayers.
It was such a short time ago that you became our new neighbor but we instantly knew what a great family you had. We hold you in our hearts and prayers.
John & I would like to express our condolences to you and your family. Frank has been a life long friend and will surely be missed. Hoping you find comfort in your memories and know he is at peace.
RIP Frank.
John & I would like to express our condolences to you and your family. Frank has been a life long friend and will surely be missed. Hoping you find comfort in your memories and know he is at peace.
RIP Frank.
So sorry for y’all’s loss. Frank was a great man and I’ll savor several memories that I was honored to have witnessed. You will be missed for sure. God Bless Frank Houston
So sorry for y’all’s loss. Frank was a great man and I’ll savor several memories that I was honored to have witnessed. You will be missed for sure. God Bless Frank Houston
Frank was a wonderful human, his smile, his kindness and his wonderful laugh. It was a privilege knowing him for such a long time. My sincerest sympathy to Donna and Frank’s entire family. He will be missed.
Frank was a wonderful human, his smile, his kindness and his wonderful laugh. It was a privilege knowing him for such a long time. My sincerest sympathy to Donna and Frank’s entire family. He will be missed.
Bones was one of a great group of guys called the Corner Boys. We grew up together in Baden and always had fun playing sports and just hanging out.
Donna, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Frank will be remembered by many.
Bones was one of a great group of guys called the Corner Boys. We grew up together in Baden and always had fun playing sports and just hanging out.
Donna, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Frank will be remembered by many.
Dear Donna and family,
My heart aches for you. My most sincerest sympathies to all of you. Frank was always the kindest and funniest guy. I have nothing but fond memories working with Frank and the Athletic Association at our Lady of Loretto. Covering you in God’s comforting love and peace.
Dear Donna and family,
My heart aches for you. My most sincerest sympathies to all of you. Frank was always the kindest and funniest guy. I have nothing but fond memories working with Frank and the Athletic Association at our Lady of Loretto. Covering you in God’s comforting love and peace.
Frank was a true gentleman and great baseball coach at Loretto. My team at Transfiguration competed against Frank’s team for many years and I enjoyed our times together. He made me a better coach by watching his interactions during the games and our many conversations! He will be sorely missed! Not long ago my son Kevin ran into Frank and he passed along a hello to me. We are sorry for your loss Donna.
Frank was a true gentleman and great baseball coach at Loretto. My team at Transfiguration competed against Frank’s team for many years and I enjoyed our times together. He made me a better coach by watching his interactions during the games and our many conversations! He will be sorely missed! Not long ago my son Kevin ran into Frank and he passed along a hello to me. We are sorry for your loss Donna.
You will be missed by many people Frank. Always enjoyed our time together business, baseball games, lunch’s and Franks cocktail hours. Condolences Donna and family.
You will be missed by many people Frank. Always enjoyed our time together business, baseball games, lunch’s and Franks cocktail hours. Condolences Donna and family.
Sending our love and prayers. We will always remember Frank with a smile. Peace to each of you, Ray and Nancy Vogt
Sending our love and prayers. We will always remember Frank with a smile. Peace to each of you, Ray and Nancy Vogt
So sorry Donna and family for your loss. Frank was so hospitable and funny when all of Barb’s friends converged on your house! What a great man who will be so missed by all. We send our sympathy and our prayers to Donna and the entire family who loved him so!
So sorry Donna and family for your loss. Frank was so hospitable and funny when all of Barb’s friends converged on your house! What a great man who will be so missed by all. We send our sympathy and our prayers to Donna and the entire family who loved him so!
Our sincere condolences to the Houston family. Frank always stopped to say hi or wave while I was walking. Best smile! Hugs from Mike and Michelle Roach
Our sincere condolences to the Houston family. Frank always stopped to say hi or wave while I was walking. Best smile! Hugs from Mike and Michelle Roach
We lived across the street from Frank and Donna and they were two of the best people and neighbors we ever have been acquainted. There is nothing that Frank would not help you with, All the parties, (Super Bowl , Halloween, Christmas his cooking parties with Kelli were the best. The wedding party for Frankie and Donna’s birthday parties were incredible. So many fun times. I’m even going to miss shoveling snow with him, 23 years of fantastic memories We are truly going to miss him. RIP FRANK
We lived across the street from Frank and Donna and they were two of the best people and neighbors we ever have been acquainted. There is nothing that Frank would not help you with, All the parties, (Super Bowl , Halloween, Christmas his cooking parties with Kelli were the best. The wedding party for Frankie and Donna’s birthday parties were incredible. So many fun times. I’m even going to miss shoveling snow with him, 23 years of fantastic memories We are truly going to miss him. RIP FRANK
Bones loved well and was well loved. Heartfelt condolences to Donna and their kiddos.
Bones loved well and was well loved. Heartfelt condolences to Donna and their kiddos.
I was so shocked and sadden by Frank’s passing. Working with him was such a joy. His love of his family was central to his personality. He talked about them all the time I will always remember his sense of humor and infectious smile. My sincere condolences to the entire Houston family. Frank you left behind quite a team. Love till we meet again
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I was so shocked and sadden by Frank’s passing. Working with him was such a joy. His love of his family was central to his personality. He talked about them all the time I will always remember his sense of humor and infectious smile. My sincere condolences to the entire Houston family. Frank you left behind quite a team. Love till we meet again
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Donna…your 46 years together just wasn’t enough time for all of your spoken and unspoken plans…however, know that Frank will always be around you to comfort and share in the joy of your children and grandchildren. He is just a whisper away.
Donna…your 46 years together just wasn’t enough time for all of your spoken and unspoken plans…however, know that Frank will always be around you to comfort and share in the joy of your children and grandchildren. He is just a whisper away.
Peter O’Hanlon ( Dublin, Ireland)
Frank was a great friend to me on my visits to St Louis. We enjoyed evenings together supporting the Cardinals. Frank was an absolute gentleman and a wonderful person spend time with. My sincere condolences to Donna and all the Houston family. Rest in Peace.
Peter O’Hanlon ( Dublin, Ireland)
Frank was a great friend to me on my visits to St Louis. We enjoyed evenings together supporting the Cardinals. Frank was an absolute gentleman and a wonderful person spend time with. My sincere condolences to Donna and all the Houston family. Rest in Peace.
So very sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. He was such a kind and caring man. He will be missed by so many! Our Love and Prayers to Donna and family.
So very sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. He was such a kind and caring man. He will be missed by so many! Our Love and Prayers to Donna and family.
He will be missed. Great guy and definite a great baseball player. Proud to have called him my friend.
He will be missed. Great guy and definite a great baseball player. Proud to have called him my friend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family.
Frank was such a sweet, kind, loving and funny person. He always had a smile on his face and made people feel appreciated.
I remember one night Frank and Donna came over to the house, and Frank had me in stitches, continuous laughter. He truly was the sweetest man, you just wanted to hug him.
May God wrap his arms around Frank and give his family strength.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family.
Frank was such a sweet, kind, loving and funny person. He always had a smile on his face and made people feel appreciated.
I remember one night Frank and Donna came over to the house, and Frank had me in stitches, continuous laughter. He truly was the sweetest man, you just wanted to hug him.
May God wrap his arms around Frank and give his family strength.
My heart goes out to Frank’s family. Remember how he took time out of his schedule to visit my father, Harold. His acts of kindness will always be remembered.
My heart goes out to Frank’s family. Remember how he took time out of his schedule to visit my father, Harold. His acts of kindness will always be remembered.
Donna, I am so very sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was a wonderful man. I am sure this will be a difficult transition. If there is anything I can do please call. Wishing you and your family peace and lovely memories.
Donna, I am so very sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was a wonderful man. I am sure this will be a difficult transition. If there is anything I can do please call. Wishing you and your family peace and lovely memories.