Frank A. Monikowski

Frank Monikowski, “Frank the Tank”, passed away November 21st, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He fought a long hard battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife Rhonda of 44 years.

Frank was born in Dubois on September 8, 1950. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sarah Lorraine (Shultz), Allen and his older brother Steven Allen who passed at birth.

Frank was a Penn State graduate in Civil Engineering where he played baseball and wrestled for two years at the Dubois Campus before continuing on to PSU main campus to finish his Bachelor's degree.

He moved to Pittsburgh after graduation and took a job with Grinnell Fire Protection/Simplex Grinnell where he worked for 39 years. He was known as the "Sprinkler Guy''. He won many awards during his time there. He was a member of the National Fire Protection Association and American Sprinkler Association for many years.

Frank loved and lived life to the fullest. He was a passionate Penn State and Steelers fan with season tickets to both. Dressing in the home or away colors. He loved tailgating before and after games with his good friends. He loved the ''Pens'' and PSU wrestling.

Frank was an Eagle Scout and great outdoorsman. He Loved to hunt, fly fish and play golf. He was a member of Grove City County Club for 26 years and loved playing golf with all his buddies. He coached Courtney in softball for many years and never missed his granddaughter Livi's softball games no matter how far. He was her biggest cheerleader.

Frank was kind, loving, loyal, fun and never met a stranger. He always said, "You can't put a price on a good time" and "You don't ask, you don't get". And he lived by that. Our ‘Happy Place'' was Vanderbilt Beach in Naples, Florida where we vacationed for 42 years and after retirement spent winter months in Bonita Springs with many dear friends.

Frank is survived by his wife Rhonda and his children Courtney Cochran (Tommy), Luke, Jeremy (Laura) and his two granddaughters, Livi and Lana who lit up his life,  his sisters JoAnn McCloskey and Pat Freas, along with many nieces and nephews who adored him.

Frank requested no visitation or service. A private celebration will be held later.

Donations can be made to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer.

Arrangements entrusted to R. D. Copeland, Ltd.

To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Frank A. Monikowski, please visit our Tree Store.