Francis "Frank" Rivett, age 84 passed away on June 28, 2021 after a long and hard battle with numerous health issues. Frank was a loving husband to his wife, Karen for 25 years. He worked for many years at Harley-Davidson before retiring in 1998. Frank and Karen enjoyed their retirement driving their Pleasure Way across the country. Frank was a huge sports fan and followed the Packers, Brewers and Bucks religiously. Frank was loved by all and will be missed tremendously.
Frank is survived by his wife Karen (nee Parlato) and his four children, Michael (Donna) Rivett, Michelle (Bernie) Coenen, Karen Eliades and John Rivett, as will as two stepchildren, Greg (Dee) Szablewski and Linda Warpechowski. Frank was blessed with eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his sister Therese Rivett as well as a special friend, Sue Doers. Frank is preceded in death by his first wife Joan, his parents, brother and step son in law.
There will be a private memorial service with a Celebration of Life to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the family to plant a tree in his memory. Mail to the funeral home (Phillip Funeral Home 1420 W Paradise Dr. West Bend, WI 53095).
Special heart-felt thanks to The Kathy Hospice staff for their tender care of Frank and our family during this difficult time.