Frank Wolverton Denman

Frank Wolverton Denman, 80, of Matteson, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2021. He is survived by his best friend and beloved wife of sixty years, Beverly J. Denman nee Scharnhorst. Devoted father to daughters: Kimberly (Mark) Stecher of West Peoria and Lisa (Mike) Higgins of Downers Grove. Grandfather to Tim Stecher, Kelly (Craig) Collinson, Matt, Kyle, Audrey Higgins. Brother to the late James (late Georgia) Denman III, Denny (late Linda) Denman. Brother-in-law of Robert (Susan) Scharnhorst. Frank was also survived by several nieces and nephews. Frank was born in Chicago to the late James and Margaret Denman Jr, on June 27, 1941, but moved to Matteson at age 11 where he met his future wife Beverly. After graduating from Rich TWSP. H.S. he joined the Airforce. Frank and Beverly married on July 8, 1961. He served for 30 years on the Volunteer Fire Dept. in Matteson and retired as the Director of Public Works from the Village of Matteson in 2002. He served faithfully in several positions at St. John’s Faith Church U.C.C. in Matteson. Frank enjoyed woodworking and many other hobbies. He was a very devoted family man. Frank was so giving of himself, and opened his heart to so many others. Visitation will be held on Fri., July 2, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 7:30 p.m. at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way in Frankfort. Private Committal service and burial on Mon., July 5th at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. Memorials may be directed to St. John’s Faith U.C.C. 21302 Maple St., Matteson, IL 60443 or to the Wounded Warriors Project at woundedwarriorproject.org. For info or to sign guestbook please visit heartlandmemorial.com or call Heartland Memorial Center 708-444-2266.