Frank Aichele

Frank Aichele, of Walla Walla, Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather, passed away on December 21, 2021, in his home.

Frank was born to Jacob and Amelia Eckhart Aichele on May 9, 1936, at home in Touchet.

His family moved from North Dakota in 1935 to Touchet. He was the first of the 13 children born in Touchet. He graduated from Touchet High School in 1954, was drafted into the Army, and was stationed in South Korea for two years. After leaving the service, he returned home to Touchet and began working at Continental Can Company in Walla Walla, where he worked for 43 years. He married Deanna Davison Lamb on November 27, 1967. Frank and Deanna welcomed Troy Aichele on December 5, 1969, to join their family with Ron, Robert, and Tom Lamb.

Frank was a hardworking man, and he was very active in the activities of the four boys, coaching, refereeing, and field manager for the American Little League. After his older brother Emil passed away, he purchased the area that Emil had and used it to grow concord grapes, vegetables and raised about 100 chickens for eggs. Frank, his two brothers, and his sister spent many hours in the garden working together along with other family members from time to time and having a great time.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jacob; mother, Amelia; brothers, Emil, Walter, Clifford, Alfred and baby brother Harry; sisters, Lillian and Florence. He is survived by his sister, Leona; brothers, Hubert, Jake, Ervin, and Larry; and his wife of 54 years, Deanna; his four sons, Ron Aichele, Robert Aichele, Tom Lamb, and Troy Aichele; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Graveside Service will be held in the near future.

Memorial contributions may be made through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder St., Walla Walla, WA 99362.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.herringgroseclose.com.