Frank Joseph Loriss Jr., of Elmore City, Oklahoma, was born October 24, 1955, to Frank Sr. and Dorothy Bronis Loriss in Chicago, Illinois, and passed from this life on October 1, 2021, in Oklahoma City.
Frank spent a large part of his childhood in Chicago. His first job was at Meca’s Italian Restaurant where he was a cook at the young age of 12. He often spoke very fondly of this time. His family moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, when he was 14 and there he met the love of his life, Judith Shultz. The couple was married in St. Petersburg Florida at his parents’ home on June 1, 1974. They shared 48 years of marriage.
Like many others the oilfield began calling and their life in Oklahoma began. Frank and Judith put down roots in Katie, Oklahoma, where they raised two children, Jason, and Shelly.
Frank was always a hard worker with a great mind for business. He was a mechanical contractor doing air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration. This all served him and others well when he established Loriss Refrigeration. He worked hard to support his family and did all the good he could for his customers. He made many friends during his years of serving his community and surrounding areas.
He held very closely to his heart the time he spent during the last years of his life raising his grandson, Skyler. They enjoyed many adventures. Frank will be missed by all that had the pleasure of meeting or spending time with him.
Frank will remain forever in the hearts of his surviving family.
Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Loriss of Grand Junction, Colorado; wife, Judith Loriss, of the home; children - son, Jason, and wife, Tara, of Elmore City, Oklahoma and daughter, Shelly, and partner, Don, of Poteau, Oklahoma; granddaughters, Suzanna and Addi Loriss and grandson, Skyler; sisters, Carol Formhals and husband, Bob, Karen Hevel and husband, Rick, all of Grand Junction; and by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who had become family.
Cremation arrangements are with Wooster Funeral Home and a special time to honor and celebrate Frank’s life will be announced later. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com.
