Frank D. Tratchel

Frank Douglas Tratchel, 67, of Montgomery City, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at University Hospital in Columbia. A graveside service will be Friday, May 4, 2012, at 1:00 p.m., at East Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. David Nash officiating.

Frank was born Sept. 21, 1944, in Mexico, a son of Walter Douglas and Frankie (Brenton) Tratchel. On Nov. 11, 1977, in Mexico at First Christian Church, he married Alice M. Bentley, who survives him at the home.

He was a member of the First Christian Church in Mexico. He was a St. Louis Cardinals fan and loved spending time with his grandson Chad.

In addition to his wife Alice, he is survived by two sons, Gary D. Tratchel of Montgomery City and Doug Tratchel of Virginia; one daughter Karen J. Tratchel of Montgomery City; four grandchildren Chad L. Tratchel, Megan, Rebecca and Sarah Tratchel. He also had two sisters.