Frank J Stewart, 80, of rural Wolf Lake, died at 2:55 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

He was born October 22, 1940, in Noble County, Indiana, a son of the late James P. and Anna K. (Kuss) Stewart. He grew up in Noble County and graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1958. He continued his education at a barber school in Indianapolis.

On March 2, 1963, he married Karen L. Bollman at Merriam Christian Chapel. They have always made their home in the Wolf Lake area.

In 1960, Frank went to work for Mosher's Barbershop, Columbia City. Although cutting hair was his vocation, he loved socializing with the customers that came. After several years, he started his barbershop in Wolf Lake, where he continued to practice his trade. In 1972, finding his true passion – farming, he operated a small farm until 1986. In 1991, he became a heavy equipment operator for ten years with Local 103. Through the years, he continued to operate a small barbershop at his home, mainly to meet with his friends and enjoy good conversation.

He liked rabbit hunting, fishing, and ice fishing. An honorary member of the Wolf Lake VFW, Post 4717, he often volunteered his time either helping with fundraisers or doing maintenance and repairs. And of course, when the work was done, he partook in a good card game of poker or euchre.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Karen; children, Troy J. (Michelle) Stewart, Twyla L. (Christopher) Mabie, and Tracy J. (Deb) Stewart, all of Albion; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Additionally, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Erne and Crystal Baxter.

A memorial service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial is at the Thorn Cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m. until the service Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials in Frank's honor are to the Wolf Lake VFW.