Frank William Thompson, age 84, sadly passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. Born December 20, 1939, in New Carlisle, Ohio, he was the son of William and Mary (Eidemiller) Thompson. Frank married Jean Leising on September 2, 1995 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Batesville, IN. He graduated from Troy High School in 1957 and attended The Ohio State University where he was active in the Marching Band and later the Alumni Marching Band.
Frank was employed at Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville as a Grand Ambassador and often shared it was his favorite job ever. Frank served on the board of Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce, was a member of both the Columbia Club and Hillcrest Country Club, and was involved in numerous Republican clubs. He had the gift of gab and never met a stranger. Frank loved his family, his job, and politics and was known to never forget a birthday, a special moment, or a fun political fact.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Leising and children: Sharon (Rich) Pontius, Susan (Marty) Moore, Jill (Jeff) Koch, Jennifer (Travis) Whaley, Jeffrey (Liz) Leising; and sister Joanne Smart; and grandchildren: Brian (Megan) Moore; Katie (Ben) Adams; Dana (Josh) Watts; Lisa Pontius; Emily and David Koch; Kate, Grace and Jack Whaley; and Olivia, Sophia, and Mason Leising; and five great grandchildren.
All are invited to the visitation being held Thursday, July 18 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville, Indiana. A Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 19 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Batesville with Fr. Shaun Whittington of St. Nicholas officiating. Donations can be made to the Margaret Mary Health Foundation. For online condolences go to www.weigelfh.com.