Frank Henry Wasmer

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Frank Henry Wasmer of Skagway, Alaska, on March 28, 2026 at the age of 85.
Frank was born to Thomas and Freida (Bishop) Wasmer on June 22, 1940, in Terre Haute, Indiana. The second of three children, he grew up hunting and fishing, often with his best friend Jack Ridge. He spent many summers with his grandma Wasmer on the family farm. He graduated from Gerstmeyer Technical High School in 1958, and joined the U.S. Air Force in 1960. Part of his service was with Strategic Air Command, the 82nd Airborne Division, and the 101st Airborne Division. He also was assigned to the 507th Support Squadron and traveled all over the world as a trainer. Frank served his country faithfully for 20 years before retiring and becoming a bush pilot in Galena and then Nome. He moved to southeast Alaska (Hydaburg) and then settled in Skagway where he worked for the City of Skagway Department of Public Works until retiring at the age of 70. He was a firefighter for many years and also an EMT, going all the way up to EMT 3.
Frank leaves behind his dearly beloved wife, Wei; children, Bill (Jamie), Melanie (Wallace), Tena (Timothy), and JinXin (Alex); grandchildren, Katherine, Joseph, Shannon (Brett), Aaron, Bethany (Mike), Larissa, Danean, Emily (William), Franklin “Frank”, Calvin (Cheyenne), Monica, Katherine “Katie”, and Chris, the apple of his eye; as well as three great-grandchildren; and many family members and friends. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; his late wife, Nancy; daughter, Jenny and his best friend Jack.
Burial was at Fort Richardson National Cemetery on April 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. with an opportunity for viewing held before, at 11 a.m. at Legacy Funeral Home.
There will be a Memorial Service in Skagway at a later date.