Frank Roland Von Allmen

Frank Roland von Allmen, age 86, passed away on July 2, 2018. Frank was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 6, 1932. He was the only son of Grace Holloway and Frank von Allmen (both deceased). He is survived by his wife, Carol Clasen von Allmen of Sarasota, Florida. His children, Alex von Allmen (Sacramento, CA), Edmund von Allmen (Seattle, WA), and Christopher von Allmen and wife, Patty von Allmen (Louisville, KY). Grandchildren, Matthew, Zoey, Max, Nicholas and Raya. Step-children, Kent Hackstadt (Jacksonville, FL), Leslie Gunn (Jacksonville, FL) and David Hackstadt (Mooresville, IN). Step–Grandchildren, Erin Gunn, Stephanie Weinmann, Colton Hackstadt, Anni Doan, and Amy Doan and several great-grandchildren. Frank was a graduate of Ballard School, Kentucky Military Institute in Louisville, Kentucky and Venice, Florida and the University of Kentucky with a BS degree in Electrical Engineering. He was inducted into the United States Marine Corps in 1953. After earning his EE degree he joined the Central Intelligence Agency where he was stationed in Athens, Greece among other locations. As an electrical engineer he worked globally with American Air Filter, McDonnell Douglas, Reynolds Aluminum, and other corporations. He also was an entrepreneur with his own engineering company designing industrial control systems throughout the world. Frank and Carol enjoyed a loving, joyous 22 year marriage in Sarasota. Frank has been an active member of Saint Boniface Episcopal Church as a choir member and usher. As a supporter of the arts and community he has been a member of the Swiss American Club of Sarasota, Sarasota Opera Guild, Artist Series, Sarasota Orchestra Friends, Siesta Key Sailing Club, Gulf Gate French Group and other community organizations. Frank loved to cook and entertain friends and family at home on Siesta Key. Frank traveled the world during his engineering career and vacationing with Carol. Frank’s lifetime quest for knowledge included music, opera, art, history, geography, various cultures and languages. He was a linguist in Greek, French, German, and Italian. Frank will be greatly missed by his many friends and family throughout the world. Services will be held on Tuesday, July 10 at 11 AM at Saint Boniface Episcopal Church, 5615 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key. Internment will be held at 1:00 PM at Sarasota National Cemetery, Route 72, Sarasota. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Boniface Episcopal Church, Sarasota Opera Guild, Artist Series or the charity of your choice.

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Frank Roland Von Allmen

February 6, 1932 - July 2, 2018