Frank Joseph Lefebvre
Lefebvre, Frank J.
14 Aug 1920 - 12 Mar 2014
Frank J. Lefebvre, age 93, Omaha, passed away Wednesday, Mar. 12, 2014,
surrounded by his wife of 67 years, children and grandchildren. When
family and friends think of Frank, they'll fondly remember his favorite
hobbies: skiing, tennis, stamp collecting, bridge, cribbage and going to
the Husker football games. He was a long time member of St. Robert
Bellarmine Parish and was an EME.
Frank was a New Jersey native and attended Rutherford High School. He
earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University in 1942 and
later attended Rutgers University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree
in accounting and a Master's degree in business administration.
Frank began his Western Electric career in 1942 at the Kearney (NJ)
Works. He was granted a military leave of absence in Sept. 1942 and
served in the US Navy for four years, attaining the rank of Lieutenant.
He returned to Western Electric as an auditor in the Finance Division at
Kearney, ultimately advancing to General Manager of the Omaha Works in
1970. He retired in 1978 instead of transferring to Atlanta because he
and his family loved Omaha so much.
During his career he served on numerous boards such as Omaha National
Bank, Zoological Society, Boystown, Central States and he was a member
of His Majesty's Council – Ak-Sar-Ben as well as many other business and
civic organizations.
Frank is survived by his wife Kathryn "Kit" Lefebvre; five children:
Diane Strickler, John Lefebvre, Drs. Mark Lefebvre (Becky Campbell),
Mary Vacek (Bob), Jim Lefebvre (Jenny), 10 grandchildren and 1 great
grandchild. Frank was preceded in death by his parents and his brother
Bob.
Visitation: Friday, 5 P.M. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 P.M. at the
Crosby Colonial Chapel.
Services: Saturday at 2:00 P.M. at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic
Church.
Memorials: To St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, in lieu of flowers.
Frank retired in 1978.
Crosby Burket Swanson Golden Funeral Home
11902 W. Center Rd.
Omaha NE 68114
402-333-7200
www.crosby-burket.com
