Frank Joseph Schisler Jr.

M, (3 April 1912 - 12 January 1971)
Father-Biological*Frank Joseph Schisler1 b. 1881, d. 1946
Mother-Biological*Louise F. Ruffner2 b. 1878, d. 1983
Last Edited=27 Jul 2026
Frank Joseph Schisler
     Frank Joseph Schisler Jr. was born on 3 April 1912 at Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.3,4,5,6,7 He was the son of Frank Joseph Schisler and Louise F. Ruffner.1,2 Frank, age 7, appeared on the US Census of 1920 living at 401 Chestnut Street, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania,in the household of his parents, Frank Joseph and Louise F. Schisler.8 Frank, age 18, appeared on the US Census of 1930 living at 402 Chestnut Street, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania,in the household of his parents, Frank Joseph and Louise F. Schisler.9 In 1931, Frank graduated from Greater Latrobe High School, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.10 Betty and Frank's wedding announcement of 25 November 1936, reads:

Sisters Choose Thanksgiving
For Wedding—
Thanksgiving Day, the same holiday chosen by her sister, Mrs. James Myers, nee Miss Regina Quinn, for her wedding day a year ago, will be the occasion of Miss Elizabeth Kathryn Quinn's marriage to Frank J. Schisler, Jr. The ceremony will take place in the Holy Family church, at 9 o'clock, tomorrow morning, preceding a nuptial high mass celebrated by Rev. P. J. Kitrick, pastor of the church.

Miss Quinn is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mark F. Quinn, of Edgewood. Mr. Schister is a son of Mr. and Mrs Frank J. Schisler, Sr., of Chestnut street.

St. Bernard's mass will be played by Dr. M. A. Showalter and the Holy Family choir will sing. Robert Schisler, a brother of Frank, is a member of the choir. Jerry Smith has been selected to render a vocal solo, "Ave.

Published by The Latrobe Bulletin, 25 November 1936.1




Frank Joseph Schisler Jr., age 24, married Elizabeth N. Quinn, age 19 , daughter of Mark Franciscus Quinn and Regina M. Schultz, on 26 November 1936, Thanksgiving Day, at Holy Family Church, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Children:
1. Mark Francis Schisler (1937-1998)
2. Peggy Louise Schisler (1942-2006.)1,2


Frank, age 27 years, and Betty Schisler, age 22 years, appeared on the US Census of 1940 at Unity Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.11 According to the Federal Census in 1940, Frank was a straightener.11 On on 16 October 1940, Frank registered for the World War II draft, while living at 25 Manor Avenue, Baggly, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, giving his age as 28 and his employer as the Latrobe Electric Steel Company.5 He served in the US Army from 26 April 1945 to 10 January 1947. He reached the rank of Corporal.12,13 Frank, age 37 years, and Betty, age 32 years, appeared on the US Census of 1950 on Apt 469, 3213 Arlington Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.14 According to the Federal Census in 1950, Frank was a mill wright in a steel mill.14 In 1971, the year Frank died, he lived at 218 Augsta Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.15,6 He died on 12 January 1971 at South Side Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at age 58 from stomach cancer.4,15,6 Frank was buried on 15 January 1971 at Saint Vincent Cemetery, Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.4,15,7

Citations

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