HETSLER, Frank Martin

Frank Martin Hetsler, 63, of Mansfield, Ohio, died Wed Jan 28, 2004 following a short battle with cancer. He was born Aug 16, 1940 in Ashland, OH, to Martin Luther Hetsler, Jr. and Esther Luella (Kopp) Hetsler, was graduated from Ashland High School in 1958, and earned his bachelors degree in finance from Arizona State University in 1968. A US Army veteran, Frank served seven years in the US Army Reserves. He had lived in Phoenix, Arizona for 25 years before returning to Ohio 16 years ago. Frank operated his own cleaning service and fire restoration company. He always seemed much more interested in helping others than pursuing his own gain...focusing on relationships rather than material wealth. He is survived by his son Todd (Tracy) Hetsler of Mansfield; three granddaughters Taylor, Tawny and Tymber ; and two brothers Steve (Karin) Hetsler of Mesa, and Gary (Carolyn) Hetsler of Battle Ground, WA. He was preceded in death by a son Troy Hetsler, a brother Robert, and a sister Joyce. Visitation Sun Feb 1, 2004, in Snyder Funeral Home, Mansfield, OH, (419-884-1711) where the funeral was held Monday. Burial in Little Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Frank M. Hetsler Memorial Fund may be forwarded to the funeral home. Online condolences may be made by visiting: www.snyderfuneralhomes.com Published in the Arizona Republic on 1/31/2004.