Elmer (Duke) Frank went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 18th 2026. Duke had 2 brothers and one sister. He is survived by his sister Cheryl, and rejoins his brothers Ronald and Ricky, his mother Marla, and his father Elmer in heaven.
Although Duke was raised a “Florida boy” he spent most of his adult life here in Michigan. To know Duke was to love him. He had many friends and chosen family here in Michigan. And he loved his family that resides in the Carolinas. Duke impacted many people in different ways as highlighted below:
“Duke was the embodiment of Philippians 2:3– “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourself.” He lived to serve others, and his example will be remembered forever.”
“Duke valued all people. I think of my kids running around church and Duke listening to them, asking them questions, and playing with them as they bounced by.”
“Duke loved with all of his heart, gave with all of his being, laughed with the biggest smile, and made a lasting impact on everyone around him. He was incredibly proud of the impact he made in both his church and recovery communities, connecting the recovery journey with the courage to take a leap of faith through skydiving. This passion inspired him to create Jump for Recovery, an event that brought together his love of recovery, adventure, and community while making an immense impact on the recovery community.”
“Duke had a passion for helping others. When he learned of a need, he would bend over backwards to meet the needs of people within our community.”
A celebration of life will be held at BLVD Church (238 W 15th St Holland) on Friday, September 11th at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, you can donate to Jump for Recovery, an annual celebration of recovery that Duke co-founded in 2023 https://jumpforrecoverymi.com/
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