[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 186 (Thursday, December 1, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8704]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  REMEMBERING FRANK SCHIEFELBEIN, JR.

  (Mr. EMMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. EMMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Frank 
Schiefelbein, Jr.
  Frank passed away earlier this week at the age of 89. Frank, or ``Big 
Frank,'' as so many of us knew him, is survived by his wife, Frosty. 
Over the course of their nearly 70-year marriage, they were blessed 
with 9 children, 32 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren, with 
number 32 on the way.
  Big Frank was a giant in Minnesota agriculture. Following in his 
father's footsteps as a farmer, Big Frank grew his herd of Angus cattle 
to the largest in Minnesota and one of the largest in the United 
States. He was an active member of the Minnesota Cattlemen's 
Association.
  Today, his sons carry on that legacy, with seven of them working on 
the farm and his son Don serving as president of the National Beef 
Cattlemen's Association.
  After the tragic loss of their third son, Bill, to an 11-year battle 
with schizophrenia, Big Frank spent thousands of hours helping those in 
need, advocating for legislation to address the mental health crisis 
and ensuring better care for those struggling.
  Big Frank was known for his big personality. His loss will be felt by 
all of us who had the privilege to know him. He was a great man who led 
an incredible life.

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