Frank Szynalski was born in Gary, IN, July 20, 1939 to Henry and Frieda Bolka Szynalski. He died at his home the morning of August 7, 2020. He graduated from Lew Wallace High School in Gary, earned a B.S. at Valparaiso University, and received a Master’s Degree from Indiana University. In 1960 He started his teaching career at Evans School in New Chicago, IN, where he taught 5th grade.
On August 29, 1964, he married Susie Goll at North Judson. An opening came up at Liberty Elementary for a principal, and in 1966 Frank and Susie came back home to North Judson to stay. Frank served as Liberty Elementary Principal in North Judson and teacher/principal and 5th grade teacher at San Pierre Elementary. When San Pierre Elementary closed, he taught 5th grade at Liberty Elementary until his retirement in 2003. He was a dedicated teacher and administrator for 43 years. He was a member of several community organizations, and a life member of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association.
He loved history. He loved traveling in the RV and visited all the states except Hawaii and Montana. He had many interests and hobbies, but his passion was shooting black powder pistols at local, state, and national competitions. He enjoyed living on the family farm and watching his family grow and thrive. He was very proud of them and their accomplishments. He was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and Father Benis faithfully served him every week of his illness.
Surviving are his wife, Susie, his daughter Nicolette (Jim) Mourer, his son, Thomas (Brandy Bybee) Szynalski, and grand children, Taylor Carmichael, Connor Carmichael, Sydney Szynalski, Liam Szynalski, and great granddaughter, Nora Belle Medina. Surviving also are his “bonus” grandchildren, Kelsey Bybee, Rachael Principe, Justin Mourer, Danielle Mourer, Jovie Medina, and great grandchildren, Aria Schneider and Quinn Bybee. Also surviving are his brothers, Bernard (Stella) Szynalski of Belleville, IL, Henry Szynalski of Waukegan, IL and numerous nieces
and nephews.
He has requested there will be no funeral; he has donated his body to Indiana University Medical School, hopefully to help their research on cancer. If you wish to leave a memorial, please consider the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association , the Center for Hospice Care, St. Cyril and Methodius Church, or a worthy cause of your choice.
