Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Mercado, Frank H. September 26, 2020
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Sat. December 5, 2020

FRANK MERCADO
Frank H. Mercado met with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, one 
day before his 97th birthday. He was a long time resident and businessman in 
Ionia. Frank was born on November 27, 1923 in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of 
Jesus and Luisa (Maldonado) Mercado. He spent his youth in Chicago, IL. In 1936 
his family moved to Alma, MI. thee he attended Alma High School and graduated in 
1943.

He entered the Navy in 1942 and was in the Navy Seabees, Battalion 119 as a 
machinist mate second class. There he received the Asiatic Pacific Medal and 
Philippine Liberation Medal. He was discharged in 1946. After being discharged 
he attended Ferris Institute.

He met his beloved wire. Rosaline M.(Brown) Mercado, on a blind date and they 
were married May 6, 1950. They moved to Ionia in 1950 where  he went to work for 
Martin Clothing Store as manager for 15 years. In 1965, he bought Hiler's 
Clothing Store and he remained there until its closing in 1985.

While in business he served in many capacities for the city of Ionia.He was on 
the Planning Commission for the city of Ionia for 17 years, was a member of the 
Ionia Chamber of Commerce, life member of Knights of Columbus, life member of 
the Elks, life member of the VFW Sheridan post 5065 and life member of the Hunt 
and Fish Club (serving as treasurer for 12 years and was president in 1972).

Frank and Rosaline had five children; Randy German, Marcia (Ernie) Ross, Chris, 
Matt (Betsy) and Madelyn. Grandchildren are Erin Hollon, Todd Hlllon, and Tyler 
Mercado, and step-granddaughter, Melanie Laffert. He also has a great-
granddaughter, Kimberly Hollon-Morseau, and step-great Grandson, Will and Ross 
Laffert.

Preceding him in death were his wife of 64 years, Rosaline and his son, Randy 
German.

Frank will always be remembered as a kind generous and caring man who loved his 
family. He will be sadly missed by many.

Visitation will take place on Friday, Dec.11, 2020 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic 
church in Ionia from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Graveside services will follow for 
immediate family. Frank's wish was for memorial contributions to go to the 
SS.Peter & Paul School and Faith Hospice. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman 
Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at lehmanfuneralhomes.com

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