Frank Lombardi

February 17, 1920 - December 16, 2017

Richmond, IL Frank Lombardi Frank Lombardi, 97, of Spring Grove, IL, formerly Richmond, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law. Frank was born in Chicago, IL on February 17, 1920, the son of Michael and Mary (Mastorio) Lombardi. He was married to Grace Schoenborn on Aug. 16, 1947, and she passed away Dec. 31, 2004. He was a graduate of Oak Park River Forest High School. He was a member and Past President of the Richmond Rotary Club. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp as a staff sergeant in WW II from May 1943 to Oct 1945, being awarded three bronze stars. He was a member of the Richmond VFW. He owned and operated a service station with his brother in Oak Park, then at "Whiskey Corners", in Richmond, retiriing at the age of 80. Frank is survived by two daughters, Sandy (George Radke) Messick, Carol (Keith) Roeske, a son, David (Rocky) Lombardi; grandchildren Jackie (Kevin) Miller, Greg (Karly) Messick, Carin (Wyatt) Valentine, Stephen (Kristen) Roeske, six great grandchildren two great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded by a daughter Ruth and her husband Mark Baran and a son-in-law John Messick. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday Dec. 19, 2017 until the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at Community of Faith Lutheran Church 3010 E. Solon Rd, Spring Grove. Rev. Bryan Roberts will officiate. Interment will be in Richmond Cemetery in Richmond, with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Community of Faith Church or JourneyCare.