I was sent this in the e-mail this morning concerning one of our party leaders in CD3.

We sadly report that our dear friend, Frank Weir, Former Chair of SD 43, passed away on June 21st. He is survived by his wonderful wife Anne, and their two daughters, grandchildren, siblings, neices, and nephews. Frank was not only a Republican community leader but lived and believed in community service. During his lifetime Frank served on school boards, Rotary, Plymouth Planning Commission, Peace Lutheran Church committees, and was a volunteer fireman and policeman. Frank will be sadly missed by all of us. Our sorrow is strengthened knowing that Frank is now at peace.

Service is Wednesday, 11 AM at the Peace Lutheran Church, 3695 Country Road 101, Plymouth, MN 55446. Visitation Tuesday 5-8 pm and 1 hour prior to service on Wednesday at the church.

I got to know Frank in the Bush 2004 campaign, he was the chair of SD43 in Plymouth. I was getting involved in Plymouth, having just moved here across the SD border from him in SD45. Always a gentle, kind voice of experience.

Frank was generous with his time and focused on the business of getting things done and getting people elected. He was very active until his final days—I last spoke with him at a Jeff Johnson for Commissioner breakfast planning meeting just 2 months ago. I sat next to him and got caught up over coffee and oatmeal. He was thinner and spoke more slowly, but still had that great sense of humor he was known for.

You will be missed Frank.

Cross-posted at Freedom Dogs. Comments welcome.