Frank Polite

11/9/1955 - 8/21/2020

Francis E. "Frank" Polite, 64, Galesburg, died at 12:10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland.

Frank was born Nov. 9, 1955, in Galesburg, the son of Douglas William and Mary Virginia (Worden) Polite. He married Rhonda Leigh Hroziencik on Aug. 20, 1977, in Galesburg.

Frank is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Rhonda; two sons, Brandon (Katie Koca) Polite of Galesburg and Kyle Polite of San Francisco; and two grandsons, Max and Beckett Polite. Frank is also survived by four brothers, Doug (Rosalie) Polite of Sherman, Pat (Rhonda) Polite of Granger, Indiana, Mike (Danica) Polite of Libertyville and Phil (Sandy Huber) Polite of Bunker Hill; and two sisters, Mary Anne (Rick) Cline of Orion and Patrice (John) Smedinghoff of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents.

Frank graduated from St. Joseph Academy, attended Costa High School and graduated from Galesburg High School in 1973. Frank then attended Carl Sandburg College and Western Illinois University. Frank worked for Maytag for 27 years. He then spent 10 years in logistics at Caterpillar and was most recently a planner/buyer for Gates Rubber Co.

Frank loved spending time outdoors playing golf, working on his home, tending to his yard and walking his dog, Hayley. He was an avid football fan, always rooting for Notre Dame and the Green Bay Packers. He enjoyed being with his family and friends.

Private graveside services will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Galesburg. A celebration of Frank's life will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Frank's memory to the American Heart Association or to the American Cancer Society. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.

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