The death of Schuylkill county commissioner Frank Staudenmeier is starting to sink in..
News began to rumor through mills late Saturday that Staudenmeier passed away while vacationing with family in Florida..
The worst of situations greeting what should have been the most joyful of situations..
Since that moment when the news broke to the local reading area, quiet contemplation and prayer has forced so many who knew and loved the Commissioner to realize that this, really, is real.
At 69, he was too young to leave this world.. His family that he has left behind consists of children and grandchildren.. and those who he came in contact also had a special feeling like they were family as well..
Frank had that special ‘north of the mountain’ charm.. As Commissioner, he never forgot where he came from..He lived in Ashland his entire life.. He married his high school sweetheart.. he was dedicated to family and friendships..
But all of that business and politics aside, you always felt the warmth when Frank walked in a room .. you knew he loved his family.. you felt his dedication to the county.. and now with his sudden and untimely passing, you feel that missing piece that has suddenly emerged..
May Commissioner Staudenmeier rest in peace.. and may a spirit of love guide his family at this difficult time.
