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Frankie Bauer Obituary

Frankie Sue Wichman Bauer, age 44, a lifelong resident of Colorado Springs passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at a local hospital. She was the manager of M & M Funding, a beloved daughter, loving wife and devoted sister. Frankie Sue Wichman was born on February 21, 1967 in Colorado Springs to Harry and Susan (Anderson) Wichman. She was a 1985 graduate of Mitchell High School. She then attended college in Gunnison, Colorado. She married James Michael Bauer on August 19, 2006 at the Viking Hall in Colorado Springs. She loved Colorado, enjoyed her home and her faithful dog: "Lucy." She was an avid Bronco fan who also enjoyed a good game of Darts, going to the movies and spending time with friends and her wonderful family. She is survived by her husband: Jim; her parents: Harry and Sue; her brother: Andy Wichman of Fargo, North Dakota; her paternal grandmother: Marge Wichman of Colorado Springs and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at the Shrine of Remembrance Chapel. A reception will follow at the family's home. Cremation is planned. Memorials in her name may be made to the A.S.P.C.A., 424 E. 92nd St., New York, New York 10128 aspca.org

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 19, 2011.

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Annette Gillhouse

August 7, 2019

Wow... its still hard to believe that your gone. I remember working together with you and finding out that your are my next door neighbor. What fun times we had. May you watch over all of your loved ones and know that you are missed dearly.
Rest in Peace

July 14, 2012

It has been one year ago today that Frankie has been gone, I have thought about her many many times this past year.I miss the barbeques on her back deck,eating her famous huge burritos, having a couple[or more]cms with 7-up, going out to the various restaurants especially the Bean Bandit,and telling her she has my permission to THUMP Jim on his head anytime,and give him an extra thump from his dad and I,when he got out of line, which meant 365 days a year.I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH!Sharon Bauer

Heidi Bissitt

July 11, 2012

Frankie here I am again with a heavy heart... I can't believe it has almost been a year.... I miss you very much your smile your laugh and your sense of humor gosh we had some good times... If there were phones in heaven I would call you every day... God took you to soon he must have had huge plans for you.... Until me meet again my friend love ya girl...

Annette Gillhouse

July 11, 2012

Just remember the great times and the love she had for you guys. She sure is missed by many of her friends and family.
Your in my thoughts and prayers.

July 10, 2012

To our beautiful daughter. This is the hardest thing your dad and I have ever done in our lives. You were such a strong and determined young woman who knew what she wanted in life and worked her tail off to get what she wanted . Someone who give the shirt off her back to help others anyway she could and never ask anything in return. I would have to force money and such on you because you were to proud to ask for it. I miss talking to you every day even if it was to tease or tell a joke. We will see you and hug you again someday. We will never ever forget you. We love you baby girl.

Kathy and Tony

March 14, 2012

Little did we know that morning
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly.
In death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to loose you.
You did not go alone,
for part of us went with you
the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories.
Your love is still our guide.
And though we cannot see you,
you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken
and nothing seems the same,
but as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.


When I read this I think of all the strong people in your chain that are with you now Grandmas, Great Aunt's, Aunts, Grandpa's, and friends.

We miss you… Tony and Kathy

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Pastor Tom Monteith

August 30, 2011

My wife (Tracy Mills) and I graduated with Frankie. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family and large group of friends that are grieving the loss of such a wonderful person. I will always remember her contagious smile that could light up an entire room.

Millie Thigpen Allred

August 20, 2011

I played basketball with Frankie at Mitchell. She was a great athlete and team mate and an honest friend. I have many fond memories of her...mostly having to do with her terrific sense of humor. My condolences to Frankie's family during this difficult time.

August 18, 2011

Harry, Sue, and Andy. I am so sorry to hear about Frankie Sue. I loved to tease Frankie Sue, especially at the races...but she was a great sport. It is always sad to see a loved one pass away, but it just seems more sad when it is so unexpected. May God give you a peace and joy you can't explain, even though you are grieving at the same time. God cares, and so do I. Rick Rider

Frankie and I share many memories, I will miss her always!

Angela Beckworth

July 30, 2011

Harry & Sue, thank you for the best addition to our family. Frankie Sue will forever remain in our Hearts!

Lynette Bauer/Aldrete

July 29, 2011

Paula Kimes

July 28, 2011

Our deepest sympathies to the family. May the prayers of others help comfort you during this difficult time. In school she was always friendly and had a great sense of humor. Godpeed to you Frankie!

Kimmy and Paula Kimes

Tom

July 27, 2011

I cannot imagine what you are going through!

Moe Menninger

July 23, 2011

Harry,Sue and Andy, Heaven must have needed another angel. You ar in my thoughts and prayers. Frankie was an amazing woman, daughter, sister and friend.
Frankie:
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

July 23, 2011

Harry, Sue and all the family

So sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.

Tom & Karen Keating and family

July 23, 2011

Harry & Sue, just want to offer my condolences, my heart felt sympathy. To loose a child has to devasting.
Even though I didn't know your children and knew you through school and Carol and Don Triggs, your pain is felt by all.
My Love & Prayer,
Judy Vogt

Larry and Evelyn Andritsch

July 23, 2011

We are thinking of Frankie Sue today, and of all who loved her. We share your grief and your sorrow. She is gone too soon; she had much more to do here. But from all the testimonials in this book, it's obvious she made quite an impact while she was here. We know there is a bright new star in the heavens -- Larry says he saw it last night.

Amy Scofield(Cowan)

July 23, 2011

Words can't express how sorry I am to hear of your loss. I wish you all peace and serenity to get through this.

Tina (Seay) DeWolf

July 22, 2011

Frankie was one of a kind. She made me feel welcome when I moved to Cimarron Hills and North Jr High from Japan. Lots of great memories and laughs. Reading these posts there is no doubt she touched many lifes. She will surely be missed. I feel fortunate to have been able to be called her friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to her other friends and family.

July 22, 2011

Frankie and I attended Queen Palmer kindergarden to4th grade together. We lived next door and walked to school together often. The nieghbor on the corner had a large mean doberman pincher that chased me often. Many times Frankie saved me from that darn dog by chasing and hitting it with her lunch pale. Our condolances to you, Joe Gardino jr. and my mom Pat

Thank you Harry & Sue for creating such a beautiful life. I feel blessed for he times we shared. Love to you always.

Kimmie Rickerby

July 22, 2011

Cindy Wade

July 22, 2011

Harry & Sue, I'm sorry for your loss. We shared some good times & some hard learned lessons in our teenage years. Frankie will be missed & remembered.

Stephanie Montgomery

July 22, 2011

James, Andy, Harry and Sue. I am so sorry! Please know I am thinking of you all and sending love your way. Frankie was a big sister to me. She took me in right away in high school and made me feel like I belonged. I often recall the days at your home with Frankie and the gang. Frankie will always be a vital part of my life and knowing her made me a better person and a more fun person. I remember eating almost all of your gumballs, Frankie teaching me how to pull clay pigeons,teaching me how to drive in the Mitchell High parking lot, piling into her green machine and hitting the town, and playing our hearts out and giving our all during every game or meet! Frankie was a genuine and one of a kind person. She wore her heart on her tough girl sleeve, and she made room for all of us misfits. I still use many of her sayings with my kids "grand central station" when she answered the phone, and "turn that frown upside down and smile like a princess". Frankie taught me how to be a friend, to be open and loving to all. She has made the journey we are all destined to make way to soon. Thank you all for loving Frankie and being such a wonderful family as I know she loved all of you.

July 21, 2011

Dear Wichman's,

Frankie was a key member of our basketball team at North and I was lucky enough to be her coach. Only asked her to get the rebounds and get the ball to Lisa Montague and the other kids. She was such a competitor. I was sad to her of the news and you are in my thoughts.

Steve DeFelice

Kim and John Walraven

July 21, 2011

Harry, Sue, Andy and Jim:
Words can not express our sorrow for your loss. I will always remember Frankie's smile and laughter. The memories of holidays spent at Grandma Wichman's house playing Outburst (Thanks to Kara) and laughing so hard will always be with me. It was the girls who usually won the game!! Right??? Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always.

Kellee-Anne Lochmandy

July 21, 2011

To Frankies family, I am sorry for your loss. Frankie was always caring & giving.. and I guess heaven needed another angel. You will be remembered for you bright smile.

Annette Gillhouse

July 21, 2011

Harry, Sue, Andy and James, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I can only say that Frankie and I had lots of fun working together at Heuberger. I was also honored to be her neighbor, and a great neighbor she was. Still remember her contagious laugh. I will miss you dearly.
R.I.P. my friend

Tricia Oglesby

July 20, 2011

Harry,Sue,Andy and Jim-I am so sorry for your loss.The thing I remember the most was her beautiful smile.Your family is in our prayers.

Cheryl Winn

July 20, 2011

Frankie, I can't believe your gone you will always be in our hearts and in our memories.

July 20, 2011

Sue and Harry, so sorry to hear about your loss. One never knows what to say at times like this. Viv and Frank Finn

Tom Harold

July 20, 2011

I am so sad, I went to school with Frankie and graduated with her at Mitchell. She was always so kind. I will miss her greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.

Tom Harold (MHS 85)

Michelle Montague

July 20, 2011

Harry, Sue and Andy, I am so sorry about Frankie. Frankie Sue was one of my closest childhood friends, and certainly my friend with the reddest hair! I’m glad I shared so much of my life with her. We were the horrible honchos, we were Charlie’s angels, we chased lizards in the field behind her house, we jumped off her porch (6ft. high?), we played with the incomparable “Dorian Lord”, we snuck into drive-in movies, we cruised Nevada, we played volleyball and basketball, we ate Frankie’s parents out of house and home, we did everything together. Frankie made everyone laugh, from her famous Carol Burnett to her peculiarly funny response of “Denver” when asked where she was going. I’ll never forget her.

Lisa (Musick) Johnson

July 20, 2011

Suzie, Harry, Andy and Jim,
It is definately hard to let go of one of our own. Frankie was an awesome cousin and I loved and cherish that we were all able to grown-up together. I have great memories at grandma's and going to the parade. I always thought your family was one to duplicate. You all were always laughing, smiling and joking. Thanks for being such a wonderful family. Keep the memories and please keep the laughter going.
Love to you all!

July 20, 2011

Harry and Sue, Moe called to tell me about Frankie's passing. Can't express how sad we were to hear that such a young vibrant lady is no longer with us. Our condolences to you both The OLearys

Charlene

July 20, 2011

Dear Harry and Sue, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will never forget that little red head with the outgoing personality. I only saw her occasionally after she grew up, but remember a personalble, lovely young woman. You must have been so proud.

Christina VonMetzger

July 19, 2011

"Frankie, you were such a pal in school. We had fun in classes at times. You were always kind and well-liked. Rest In Peace"
Christina VonMetzger

shelby walters

July 19, 2011

Frankie-berry,
you r missed so much. Jim and the rest of the family my heart goes out to you!

Destiny Bissitt

July 19, 2011

Frankie, You Were Always So Nice Im Going to Miss Your Great Spirt And Sence Of Humor... Rest In Peace

Cheryl Rock

July 19, 2011

Harry, Sue and Andy - I am so sorry for your loss. I don't have one memory of Frankie where she doesn't have a huge smile on her face and a laugh ready to follow it. She was truly one of a kind and all our lives are better for having known her.

July 19, 2011

Harry and Sue, so sorry for your lose. RICK FRICK Glendale Az.

chris c

July 19, 2011

gonna miss you, you where a great person

July 19, 2011

Frankie, your family at M & M funding miss you so very much. Our office is full of your spirit. I promise all of your hard work will carry on. We all love you very much RIP my friend RIP..
Heidi Bissitt..

July 19, 2011

OUR "FAMILY" WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. WE WIL MISS YOUR SMILE & HAPPY FACE. BYE BYE FRANKIE.

Shannon Cunningham

July 19, 2011

Frankie, you have left us all to soon... We all love and miss you so much.. Blood isnt the only family you had. From all of us @ M&M Funding, you will be deeply missed!

July 19, 2011

The funniest person ever, Frankie Sue. I have so many great memories. Harry and Sue, you tolerated me through out my teens and into adulthood, I thank you for that. There is a special place in my heart for your family.
Frankie, until we meet again....Helen Burke Flores

Nichelle Wilson-Nelson

July 19, 2011

Frankie, I always admired your athleticism and great spirit. I was hoping to see you at one of our class reunions one day. Rest in peace, friend. My prayers are with your family.

Tanya Hand

July 19, 2011

The star of my childhood memory... Charlie's Angels, baby dolls, playing school, pistachio's, night-time hide and seek, play's etc. Frankie I will hold you in my heart forever... Goodbye my childhood friend. Andy, Harry, Sue and family; I pray that you have peace and comfort during this difficult time. Love and Prayers,
Tanya Hand (Proctor)

BJ McCauley

July 19, 2011

Harry and Sue, We are so sorry to hear of this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love and hugs, BJ and Mac McCauley and the Class of 1962 Palmer High

CAROLYN GRIFFIN

July 19, 2011

Dear Harry, Sue, Andy and family,
God be with you and strengthen you at this time. So many memories of school days with you the parents and your precious children. The stock car races etc. I can't imagine the pain and sorrow you are feeling. This shouldn't happen to any of us. Please know you are in my prayers always. An old friend. Carolyn Griffin,Gary and Gregory Luce

Lori Moats

July 19, 2011

Frankie, you will be missed. I have many great memories of our years at Mitchell. You were always kind and well-liked. God bless and comfort your family. Rest in peace.

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