[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 21, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E355]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF FRANK J. PIASECKI, SR.

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 21, 2018

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of Frank 
J. Piasecki, of Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Piasecki passed from this life at the 
age of 91 years on March 5, 2018. He was a lifelong neighbor and 
constructive force across our community.
  Born to parents Casper and Emily, Frank graduated from Woodward High 
School. Following his graduation he was a proud member of the United 
States Marine Corps and served as a gunner during World War II. After 
the war, on September 14, 1946, Frank and his wife Donna were married 
and together raised four children. Frank and Donna shared their lives 
together for a remarkable 71 years.
  Frank Piasecki loved to repair cars, and he opened Piasecki's Service 
Inc, which has become a fixture in the Reynolds Corners neighborhood. A 
compassionate businessman dedicated to his community, Frank also served 
on the Reynolds Corners Adams Township Fire Department for many years. 
The business remains an anchor in the neighborhood, even as the next 
generation continues to grow it. The family's honesty and integrity are 
well-known.
  Even while operating a business and raising a family, Frank Piasecki 
was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed shooting, leading to his 
lifelong membership in the NRA and the American Motorcycle Association. 
In fact, during his racing days he was the 1952 winner of the Jack Pine 
Enduro. Frank also was involved in the Adams Conservation Club, where 
he coached the Junior Program. A proud veteran, Frank was long a member 
of American Legion Post 553. An avid bowler, Frank finally bowled a 
perfect game at the age of 71.
  Frank Piasecki leaves a legacy through his honorable service to our 
nation in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, his respected 
records in the highly competitive world of racing, his lifetime of 
community minded business practices in building forward the Reynolds 
Corners community, and his exemplary life as a husband, father, 
grandfather and great-grandfather. Truly, his lasting legacy is that of 
his family. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife and children, 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and many friends. We offer our 
sincere condolences, and hope they find comfort in the gift of Frank's 
life.

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