Frank C. Menhart Sr., 77 of Vestaburg, PA. ascended peacefully to the Lord, Friday March 11, 2022.

He was born on October 4, 1944 in Crucible, PA a son of the late Frank and Anna Maddish Menhart.

Frank was a 1962 graduate of Carmichaels High School. After high School Frank served in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer.

Following his Military service, he went to work for J&L Steel as an underground miner at Vesta #5 Coal Mine for over 17 years. He later worked for CONRAIL, CSX and retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad where he had been employed as a brakeman and conductor for over 30 years.

On June 2, 1972 he married his wife of the past 49 years, Gail Menhart who died November 14, 2021. They would have celebrated their 50 ^th Anniversary this June.

Frank had a tremendous love of music and family, as well as always looking out for the best interest of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He had a particular gift of charisma and charm that would allow him to brighten the day, no matter the circumstance.

He was a member of the Hanson Cole American Legion Post 391

Surviving are four sons, Rev. Frank Menhart Jr. (Ruth) of Washington, PA., Col. Richard Menhart U.S. Army Ret. (Kesa) of Ruff Creek, PA. , Lt. Col. Dustin Menhart U.S. Army Ret. (Jolene) of Williamsburg, VA. and Rudy Menhart (Renee) of Vestaburg, PA.;

twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

The Menhart Family thanks all of Frank's family and friends who provided the unwavering support throughout his final days.

Friends will be received from 3 to 8 PM Thursday in the Greenlee's Fredericktown Funeral Home, Ltd. 42 Bank St. Fredericktown, PA. where funeral services will be held Friday March 18, 2022 at 11 AM with Rev. Frank Menhart Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg, PA. Full graveside military rites will be accorded by the Hanson Cole American Legion Post 391 and the U.S. Army.  In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions be made to Blainesburg Bible Church at www.blainesburgbiblechurch.org 104 4 ^th Boulevard Brownsville, PA. 15417