Francis J. "Frank" Cira

Francis J. “Frank” Cira, 58, of Wapakoneta, passed away the morning of October 4, 2017. He was born on December 5, 1958, in Lima, to Francis J. & Ethel Coppler Cira Sr., who have preceded him in death. On September 19, 1998, he married Barbara E. Graessle, who survives.
Survivors also include their children, Alysha (Ryan) Gross, of Wapak, Ashlie (Josh Schoen) Cira, of Wapak, Cory (Kylie) Cira, of Van Wert, Donny (Alicia) Purdy, of Urbana, Janice (John) Goodrich, of Wapak, and Sue Schweitzer, of Wapak; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five siblings, Nettie (Ted) Hullinger, of Lima, Nancy (Dave) Shepherd, of Cridersville, Mary (Tom) Stevens, of Lima, Gus (Donna) Cira, of Lima, and Nellie Rhodes, of Paulding; his father-in-law, Don Graessle, of Spencerville; his sister-in-law, Diane (Rusty) Eutsler, of Spencerville; and an extended family including nieces and nephews.
He was welcomed into Heaven by one grandchild; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Frances Cira and Carol Ann Cira; and his mother-in-law, Janice Graessle.
Frank was a member of the Eagles Aerie 691, Wapakoneta. A true “people person”, Frank was a helper. In the past, he volunteered with the Cridersville Fire Department. More recently, he enjoyed working at The Gardens of Wapakoneta. There he loved to dote on the residents, making sure they had everything they needed. Frank was also a family man. He and his wife enjoyed traveling to different parts of the United States, taking in the sights. Frank was an avid Miami Dolphins and Notre Dame football fan. Another favorite pastime was racing, from Eldora to Nascar, Frank loved to watch the cars go round. But the top car was always his 1967 Ford Fairlane. Frank will be remembered as a loving husband, dedicated dad, and spoiling grandpa and great-grandpa.
A Celebration of Life service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 7, 2017, at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Pastor Gary Bragg will officiate. Friends may call from 2:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Frank’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/give. Condolences may be expressed at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com