Janett Frank Obituary

Age - 86

October 7, 2023

Poughkeepsie, NY

Janett M. Frank, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 3rd at home under Hospice care surrounded by her loved ones. Born February 23, 1937 in Yonkers to Joseph Wermter and Helene Keseg, she grew up in Poughkeepsie, participating in cheerleading and basketball before graduating from Poughkeepsie High School in 1955. She married her loving husband Otto Frank on May 5, 1957. Janett spent most of her youth at Germania, where she met her best friends and future husband. She participated in the youth dance group, choir, and orchestra, where she played the accordion. Over time, she joined the Mens and Ladies Chorus, sang in numerous Saengerfests, co-founded the Children's Chorus, served as President of the Ladies Singers and ultimately became President of Germania of Poughkeepsie. Janett started her professional career at Beneficial Finance. Her love of finance eventually brought her to De Laval Separator Employees Federal Credit Union, where she quickly rose to the role of CEO, a position she held for many years. During that time, she was elected to the Catskill/Hudson Chapter of the NYCUA, and later served as President. Following her career in finance, Janett was both a runway and billboard model. Always staying busy, Janett was an avid knitter entering many of her projects into the Dutchess County Fair that brought home blue ribbons. She loved reading and gardening, as well as a golfing and bowling. She bowled in leagues and later in life joined the senior ladies' division which she was still active in her 80's. A proud Nana to her two grandchildren, Janett never missed an athletic competition, dance recital or musical concert. She enjoyed travelling with her husband, family and friends to various locations. She was also a member of the Dr. Charles Gilbert Spross Unit No. 167 Steuben Society of America, as well as Home Bureau and PHS 50th Class Reunion Committee. Janett is survived by her husband of 66 years Otto and daughter Marie Lumb; sister Joanna Heigel and brother Joseph Wermter; son-in-law Daniel Lumb, her grandson Alexander and his wife Brooke and granddaughter Jeanette and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be on Monday, October 9th, 2023 from 1PM-4PM at the Wm G. Miller & Son FH, Inc. , 371 Hooker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 at 10AM in the Funeral Home with burial to follow at the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wm. G. Miller & Son FH, Inc.

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