Date of Service:
October 29, 2026
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October 29, 2026
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Frank Schultheis, 73 years of age, passed away peacefully on October 23rd, 2026, in Vero Beach, Florida.
He was born in the winter of 1952 in Mineola, New York to William and Betty Schultheis. He resided in Blue Point, New York prior to moving to Vero Beach, Florida.
Frank was a United States Navy Veteran.
He worked and retired as a machinist/ welder for GKN Aerospace in Amityville, New York.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie; brothers Butch, Chip, and Steve; sisters Lucky, Tiny, and Bunny; brothers-in-law Mike and Joseph; sisters-in-law Trisha, Maureen, and Jeryl; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Frank was predeceased by many loved ones.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 29th, 2026, from 11:00 am to 2:00 p.m., at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, with the funeral service with military honors beginning promptly at 2:00 p.m.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
Family - Family
October 27, 2026, 7:26 pm
One of the greatest people you could ever meet. Frankie always had a smile on his face and a joke or magic trick up his sleeve. We couldn’t have been blessed with a better brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle, great uncle. From the very beginning, he was family in every sense of the word, and he was loved by us all more than words can express.
Frankie, you will be missed! Your smile, laughter, and the joy you brought into our lives will never be forgotten. You will forever hold a special place in our hearts. ❤️
Kelly-Anne Beere - Niece
October 27, 2026, 8:16 pm
❤️ My Uncle Frankie ❤️
I honestly don’t even know where to begin. I still can’t believe this is real, and a part of me doesn’t want to believe it is.
When I was little, Uncle Frankie taught me how to butter his bread and get him his beer, and boy, did that ruffle everyone’s feathers! He taught me how to cook by throwing all the leftovers from the fridge into one pan with some soy sauce. I remember saying, “Uncle Frankie, this don’t taste good!” And off we went to Burger King!
He taught me how to drive a stick shift, always had the best jokes up his sleeve, and could make you laugh like nobody else. I could go on and on with the memories because Uncle Frank was truly one of the BEST uncles around!
When I had my own kids, he continued his legacy of being an amazing uncle to them, too. That’s just who he was. His love, his humor, his personality, and the way he made memories with the people he loved were something special.
I’m going to miss him more than words can ever explain. I’m going to miss his jokes, his laughter, his love, and all those little things that made him who he was. It’s the memories like these that I will hold onto forever, and I know I’ll find myself smiling through the tears every time I think of him.
Uncle Frankie, you left us with a lifetime of memories and stories that will be told for years to come. I just wish we had more time.
May you be up there partying with Charlie! ❤️ Miester braus in hand! I hope you’re laughing, joking, and raising a little hell up there just like you always did down here.
I love you, Uncle Frankie, more than you know. Until we meet again, you will forever have a piece of my heart. ️❤️
Chey & Dakota - Niece & great niece
October 28, 2026, 4:42 pm
Forever in our hearts
Love always and forever
Dearest Uncle Frank a heart of gold, ears to always listen, a joke to always make you laugh.
You are the greatest uncle since you’re a great uncle – see what I did there, I had to add a joke in. My jokes will never compare to yours.
Thank you for always being a role model.
I will cherish our memories always.
Alex - Nephew
October 28, 2026, 6:02 pm
Uncle Frank, I still can’t believe this. It feels like only yesterday you were showing me and Lexy your finger removal magic trick. Rest Easy Uncle Frank love ya. You will be missed
Andrea Kalinowski Harris - Niece
October 28, 2026, 6:37 pm
Although the miles between us meant we didn’t get to see each other often, every time we were together, you had a way of making me feel so special and so loved.
Your jokes, your magic tricks, those big “Uncle” muscles, your contagious smile, the laughter, and all the teasing — those are memories I will forever treasure. You were never one to sit on the sidelines when kids were around. You were always right there in the middle of the fun, making us laugh, making us smile, and making each of us feel like we were the most important person in the room.
You had such a special gift for making childhood memories that would last a lifetime. No matter how much time passed between visits, the love was always there.
I am so grateful for the memories, the laughter, and most of all, the blessing of being able to call you my Uncle Frankie.
You will always hold such a special place in my heart.
Love you, Uncle Frankie, now and always. ❤️
Jeryl Andreasen Kalinowski - Sister in Law
October 28, 2026, 7:04 pm
From Jeryl, Your favorite non-Polish/Irish sister-in-law…To me the most important person in the universe is Our Savior Jesus Christ and Frankie reminds me of him in two significant ways… Number 1 When you were around Frankie you always felt important. He listened, he asked questions about your life and he was not distracted, you always felt loved… Number 2. Jesus loved little children and Frankie was the same way…he was like a kid magnet…at family gatherings you could always see him with the children… he was either hanging them on tree limbs, swinging them around or showing them magic tricks. Frankie you brought so much love to the world…I’m so grateful to have known you here and to know I’ll see you again… please say “Hi” to Michael for me.
Tyler - Nephew (non biological son)
October 28, 2026, 10:09 pm
Forever loved and missed Uncle frank was my uncle, my second dad. no matter how hard things got he always had a way to pick you up and make you laugh. with him and aunt Deb the world felt lighter. Always looked forward to our weekends together fishing camping hanging out in the pool Thank you for the memories for the love you showed and the unwavering support and compassion the impact you’ve made on my life I will forever be grateful for.