Frank was born December 3, 1925 in Wasco, CA to Robert John and Mercedes Crandal; he was the youngest of eight children and last surviving member. The family moved to Escalon, CA when he was 5 and he lived there the rest of his life until his passing on Friday, Feb 10, 2017.Frank graduated from Escalon Grammar school and Escalon High School. He served proudly in the US Navy during WWII aboard the Light Cruiser USS Boise from March 1944 to May 19, 1946.