Frank Schmittzehe

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Franklin David Schmittzehe, 81, of Kansas City died Saturday, March 21, 2015, at his home, after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Frank was the son of Gus and Stella Schmittzehe.

Survivors include his wife, Adele; three daughters, Katrina, Evonne and EmmaLou; a son, Joshua; and four grandchildren.

Before his marriage he was a Catholic priest in the Springfield-Cape Girardeau Diocese. While raising his family, he worked as a salesman for Stowe Hardware Co. and later Montgomery Ward & Co.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

A memorial Mass will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2646 S. 34th St., Kansas City, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church and/or the Alzheimer's Association (Heart of America Chapter), 3846 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, KS 66208.

To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit maplehillfuneralhome.com.