Francis "Frank" A. Overesch, age 73, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, following a short illness.  Frank was born in Appleton on February 18, 1952, to the late Vernon and Ethel (Peters) Overesch.

Following graduation at Xavier High School, Frank worked as a material handler for Pierce Manufacturing for 30 years, retiring in 2018.

On July 8, 2017, he was united in marriage to Lois Marshall.  The couple enjoyed 8 years together.  Frank was an avid outdoorsman.  He loved hunting, fishing, and photographing nature.  He sang and played guitar – even put together a couple of CD's and also enjoyed watching the Packers.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lois Overesch; his first wife and mother of his two daughters, Gloria Lowenhagen; daughters, Heather (Brad) Bedord and Caroline Overesch;  3 grandchildren: Alexis Hendrickson, Carter Hendrickson, and Amelia Bedord; 6 siblings:  John (Maurine) Overesch, Mary (Al) Summers, Dan (Laurie) Overesch, Theresa Newland, William (Jean) Overesch, and Tony (Joan) Overesch; sister-in-law Celeste Overesch; 2 step daughters, Bobbie Lynn (Keith) Thompson and Laurie Permaloff; and step son Dr. Nowell Marshall.  He is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents Vernon and Ethel, brother Joe Overesch, and brother-in-law Dave Newland.

A celebration of life service will take place at 3 PM on Friday, August 8th, at the Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel.  Friends may visit at the funeral chapel on Friday from 1 PM until the time of service.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.