Margate, FL – Francis (Frank) Detig Jr., 94, of Margate FL, entered into God's eternal care on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at his home.  He was the widower of Dolores (Dolly Swartz) with whom he shared 27 years of marriage.

Born February 25, 1927, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Francis J. Detig. and Helen Marie (Zimmer) Detig.

Frank was very likable and traditional, yet not afraid to take chances.  He was also very religious and patriotic, a proud veteran, even lying to be able to serve his country in the United States Navy during WWII.  He was later recalled for the Korean conflict.  He became a carpenter and went on to have his own construction company with his wife, Anna Marie (Bassler) Detig.  He ended his career with J. J. Gumberg as a project and construction manager.  He retired to Morehead City, NC and was a loyal member of St Egbert's Catholic Church, in Morehead City.  He loved playing solitaire on his laptop and was the self-proclaimed "President of the Sweethearts Club" in his "golden" years.

Frank and Anna Marie raised six children, Raymond Detig (Jean), Christine Nooning (Mal), Diane Detig, Lorraine Cerrone, William Detig (Sandra) and Mary Furman (George).  There are 11 grandchildren, Lisa, Justin, James, Russel, Martin, Matthew, Joseph, Jacob, Jessica, Lindsay and Abigail, two step-grandchildren, Robert and Amanda, and six great-grandchildren, Ella, Charlie, Ruth, Caden, Cameron and Maya.  He was stepfather to Bobby, Larry and Jimmy Swartz.  He was preceded in death by first wife, Anna Marie, second wife, Dolores and sister Dorothy Clemons.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for friends and relatives at St Egbert Catholic Church, Morehead City, NC on Friday, May 21, with internment to follow in the parish columbarium.

Contributions in memory of Frank may be made to St Egbert Catholic Church, 1705 Evans Street Morehead City, NC 28557.

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