Frank Eugene Ostrander

March 11, 1935 - March 22, 2021

Frank E. Ostrander, 86, of Polk, NE died Monday, March 22, 2021 at his home. Graveside services will be Friday, April 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Polk Cemetery in Polk, NE with Mark Hartley officiating. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.soltwagnerfuneral.com. Frank was born March 11, 1935 at rural Rising City to Frank and Ethel (Pace) Ostrander. He received his education in Polk County and graduated from Polk High School in 1952. Frank served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. After the service he went to work at the Paul Stevens farm and was like family to them. Frank served on the Polk Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department as an EMT and was the Commander of the Polk American Legion Post 160. He also enjoyed hosting the family reunion every year in Polk. Those left to cherish his memory are his siblings, Elsie Stromberg of Genoa, NE, James (Betty) Ostrander of Ord, NE, Nadine Wilcox of Arlington, NE, Robert Ostrander and Lois Champoux both of Lincoln, NE; sister-in-law, Eva Ostrander of York, NE; brother-in-law, Lanny Rasmussen of St. Edward, NE; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother; brothers, Raymond and Harold; sister, Elaine; brothers-in-law, Norman Stromberg, Milton Wilcox, and Ron Champoux; and sister-in-law, Janet Ostrander.