Obituaries

Frank “Andy” Compau Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 18, 2023. He was born May 18, 1954 in Wyandotte, Michigan, the first child of Joan and Frank Compau.

Frank was raised in Trenton, Michigan, spending most of his childhood outdoors. In his early years his passion for the outdoors began. He spent countless hours on the water, boating, fishing and waterskiing. As he grew it expanded and he became an avid hunter, fisherman and tracker. His need to be in the outdoors lead him into a career as a landscaper which ended when he retired from Ford Land Management as Head Landscaper for Ford World Headquarters and all surrounding properties they owned.

He met his wife Jeanette (Gratz) in 1973, They were married in 1975 and shared three beautiful children. Frank Compau III, Jennifer (Paul) Ruble and Krystle (Shane) Martin who between them gave them 7 grandchildren, Tiffany, Macey, Briana, Paul Jr, Frank IV, Ashton, and Frederick; and 5 great-grandchildren, Zane, Harley, Vanessa, Scarlet and Raymond. He is also survived by his siblings David (Linda) Compau, Cheryl Buza, Barb (Tim) Donia and Scott (Rose) Compau; and several loving members of the Gratz family. He was preceded in death by both his parents Joan and Frank.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

 

 


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