Frank Grego- Our Fallen President

Frank was an educator and educational administrator. He retired from Lew Wallace High School in Gary, IN. He was a community leader, the president of the Chesterfield Community Council, a facilitator of CAPS, Beat 632, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and an active member of St. Joachim Parish for more than 40 years.

Frank was a lover of history, philosophy, poetry and music. He held degrees in music, education and educational administration.

Frank was the quintessential musician. He played saxophone and clarinet. His preferences were classical music and jazz. He was (at one time) a choir director and bemoaned the fact music in the Catholic Church had changed. He loved to teach. He taught not only his students, but all who met him, at one time or another, learned battles and generals and how current history is being repeated.

Sharing and caring are two words Frank used most often. His caring for family knew no bounds. Being an only child, he became part of the Russell family. His mother-in-law was just “mother” to him. He did willingly all she asked of him. She often asked him to take her to the store, and the one store became four stores. He did it gladly because he loved her. His children could ask anything of him and were assured that they would get it even if their mother did not know about it. Later, he would tell her all about it. His neighbors and associates were well aware of his kindness. He gladly offered rides to those who called, with the stipulation that he needed to arrive at the destination at least 15 to 20 minutes before time. This also applied to his wife. They were never late for Mass. Frank was concerned about his neighborhood. His interest in the Chesterfield Council began with an alley he wanted paved. With hard work and dedication (8 years later), it was done and Frank became the President of the Chesterfield Community Council

Frank and his wife Noel were married in 1952. This union created three children, Michael, Charles and Noel. Frank will be missed by all whose lives he touched, but the greatest loss is for his family. We loved him dearly, but God loved him more.