Frank W. Webb was born on January 5, 1922 and died on February 9, 2011 at the age of 89. Frank was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa to Earl and Norah Webb. Working two jobs in High School, he paid for lessons launching his career in Aviation. He worked for United Airlines in Cheyenne, Wyoming as a Line Mechanic and subsequently as a Crew Manager on B-17 Bomber modifications.

Frank volunteered for Service in the Army Air Corps in 1942. As a crewman with the Eighth Air Force, he completed several raids over Europe before being shot down. During his internment in Switzerland, he met his beloved wife Patricia. Frank was discharged with citations including the Air Medal and Purple Heart.

In 1946, Frank married his wartime sweetheart, Patricia. As a post war Barnstormer, he worked in Iowa as a Crop Duster, Instructor, Charter Pilot, amongst many other flying endeavors. In 1958, he joined the Federal Aviation Administration, becoming an Inspector in a variety of positions ranging from maintenance to operation inspections for airline and private Aviation operations. In his retirement, he was an avid Modeler, ardent Skeet Shooter, Serious Bowler, and keen Pheasant Hunter.

Frank is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Patricia, his Daughter: Noreen, Sons: Michael and Patrick, 6 Grandchildren and 3 great Grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at St. Pius X Church, 5601 Woodson in Mission, KS, on Mon, Feb 14 at 9:00am - 9:45am, with a Rosary at 9:45am, followed by Mass at 10:00 am. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Foundation for Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Please offer condolences at McGilley & Hoge Memorial Chapel.

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