Frank E. Durkot

Durkot, Frank age 81 of Elk River, is survived by Kathy, his wife of 58 years; his daughters, Karla Durkot (Keith Pfiefer) and Lisa Durkot; his two grandchildren, Tareq and Nadia Abu-Hijleh; his sister, Denice Conrad (Jerrold Conrad) as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Frank's parents, Emil and Shirley Durkot, raised him in NE Minneapolis and in Golden Valley, MN. He was a graduate of Robbinsdale H.S. and Dunwoody Institute. He began his career as a Union Carpenter and retired as a Construction Superintendent after working for Bor-Son Construction for 34 years. He was proud of the many beautiful and historic projects he oversaw, including: a Mayo Clinic expansion, The Minnesota Judicial Building, The Union Depot, and the Minnesota BCA building. Frank was a great lover of outdoor sports. He hunted critters both big and small, and he never tired of fishing for walleye on Lake Mille Lacs. He also enjoyed sharing time and margaritas with family and friends at the cabin he built on Holt Lake. Upon retirement, Frank took an avid interest in classic cars, showing his beloved 1950 Mercury at car shows in the region and filling his garage full of the trophies he won. Frank was famous for being a teller of stories. His tales may have been long and they may have changed a bit with each re-telling, but they never failed to be entertaining. More than almost anything, Frank loved spending time with his grandchildren.  He attended recitals and sporting events. Supporting them in their hobbies and took great pride in their accomplishments and in the people they’d become. Memorial service Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 4 PM with a visitation one hour prior to service all at Dare’s Funeral Home 805 Main St. NW Elk River, MN. Private Interment. Memorials to Donor’s choice. Arr. Dare’s Funeral  Home 763-441-1212 www.daresfuneralservice.com

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