Francis “Frank” Joseph Pesek

Francis “Frank” Joseph Pesek

January 8, 1937 - September 28, 2025

Frank Joseph Pesek, age 88, of Richfield, passed away peacefully at his home on September 28, 2025.

Born in Rochester, and raised in Minneapolis, MN, Frank was a man that was always on the move. From skiing, swimming, tennis, leading horseback trail rides at his family’s resort on Gull Lake – he was always passionate about athletics. His father was of Czech Republic descent, and his mother was of Scotch-Irish descent.

Frank served in the Korean War as a Battalion Clerk in an area about 15 miles south of the DMZ. Following his military service, Frank went on to receive two Bachelor’s Degrees from Saint Cloud College in Elementary Education and Social Studies as well as a Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University of Saint Thomas.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anah Pesek (née Campbell); his brother Thomas Pesek; his son, Frank Westerlund; and his grandson, Alex Westerlund.

He is survived by his daughter Judith and her husband, Timothy Kroshus. He had 6 grandchildren: Ethan Westerlund, Isaac Westerlund, Elizabeth Kroshus, Timothy Kroshus II, and William Kroshus.

Frank worked as a teacher for 25 years in the Minneapolis area. Following this, he worked a part-time security job that he loved and held for more than 23 years. Frank proudly proclaimed that his condo on the 12th floor of his building made him feel closer to God. It meant a lot to him to be very involved in his community. Frank loved nothing more than to spend his time on his daily walks, ballroom dancing, reading, and playing bridge.

Frank was laid to rest with his beloved son, Frank, at Lakewood Cemetery in a private service.