Frank Schiefelbein, Jr. "Big Frank", just 12 days shy of his 90th birthday, passed away on his beloved farm on November 28, 2022.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 2, 2022 at St. Anne Catholic Church, Kimball with Fr. Statz as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Anne Catholic Cemetery. The church will open at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday for viewing with a remembrance service of stories, led by family, at 5:30 p.m. A social will follow until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the church. Viewing will continue on Friday at 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.

Big Frank, as known by anyone who met him, was born on December 9, 1932 in Minneapolis, MN. He was the oldest son of Frank Sr. and Lucille (Knaeble) Schiefelbein. Like most farmers, Big Frank grew up in the heart of Minneapolis, graduating from St Thomas Academy. Big Frank went on to graduate with honors from the University of St. Thomas with degrees in mathematics and physics, which logically is a precursor to farming. After college, Big Frank served two years with the U.S. Air Force; as a lieutenant that liked to be in charge, it was not the natural career fit for Big Frank.

Besides a good steak, Big Frank's cherished love was his boys, the farm, and his wife, Frosty. Frank and Frosty met at the ripe old age of 16 and his first words about her were, "I'm going to marry that cutie." Only Big Frank would say something like that, but after much wooing by him, Frank Schiefelbein and Donna Mae "Frosty" O'Keefe tied the knot on August 22, 1953. This coming August would have been their 70th anniversary and in his own words, "After 69 years, I still don't understand her." After Big Frank and Frosty tied the knot, they moved out to Kimball, MN where Frank's dad had some property to begin his dream of farming. Big Frank started his Angus herd in the late 50's with his quest of making the perfect steak. Big Frank and Frosty would grow their farm proportionately with their family. They would go on to have 9 sons that were all part of the farm. A big part of Big Frank's life was Family, Faith, Farming, Friends and Food; the particular order depended on each circumstance that would arise. To all that met Big Frank, his nature was bigger than life; from his infectious laughter, to his epic stories that his poor wife, Frosty, had to endure. His wit was legendary, unless his sarcasm was aimed at you.

Kidding aside, Big Frank was a pioneer as an Angus breeder focusing on the finished product, the perfect steak. He was a very kind and generous man who always wanted to help those in need. The tragedy of Big Frank and Grandma Frosty losing their third son, Bill, to an 11 year battle with schizophrenia helped define Big Frank as an advocate for mental health. He poured hours into helping those who couldn't help themselves; striving for more legislative dollars and better care for those with mental illness. This is a legacy in itself besides being the patriarch of Schiefelbein Farms. To know him was to remember him.

Big Frank was preceded in death by his third son, Bill; grandson, Casey; and his brothers, John, Charles and Ricky. He is survived by his saintly wife, Frosty; their boys, Frank III (Cathy), Rick (Cindy), Bob (Gail), Tom (Patty), Mike (Teresa), Donnie (Jennifer), Timmy (Robin) and Danny (Lisa); 32 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren (and counting).

James Schiefelbein, Brett Schiefelbein, Frank Schiefelbein V, Mark Schiefelbein, Jonny Serbus, and William Serbus will serve as casket bearers. Arrangements entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Kimball.

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