Frank Gerald Mestnik

Frank Gerald Mestnik, age 84 of Alpharetta, GA passed away on January 24, 2023. Frank was born on February 23, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Frank Mestnik and Emily Intihar Mestnik.

He excelled in sports at Maple Heights High School and received a full football scholarship to Marquette University. While there he excelled not only in football but academics as well. The St. Louis Cardinals selected him during the NFL draft and he played as fullback for the St. Louis Cardinals and then for the Green Bay Packers. After his football career he started his career at Reliance Electric and Franklin Electric. Then he went on to have a very successful career as Vice President of Arthur D. Little Valuation Inc., Senior Vice President at Arthur Consulting Group, Vice President of Lincoln Southeast and Vice Chairman of Air Fry Inc. After retirement he served as President of the Atlanta NFL Alumni Association and Treasurer of the NFLPA Atlanta Chapter. Frank loved nothing more than spending time with his wife of 61 years, Joan, and his 4 daughters and their families. He loved boating and spending time at his vacation homes. First at Wild Dunes on Isle of Palms, SC and more recently on the lake at Lake Hartwell, SC.

He is survived by his wife Joan, daughters Marilee Colvin (Todd), Lisa Porter (Lyle), Laurie Hill (Dave Samples), Michelle Ward (Ted). He also leaves behind his five grandchildren Sara, Austin, Alexa, Hannah and Heather, one brother Joe Mestnik (Kimberly) and one sister-in-law Marlene Brown (Jim), several nieces and nephews. He will be remembered for his kindness and leadership and will be missed every single day. Frank was a parishioner at St. Benedict Catholic Church. A private Christian service was held on February 13th, 2023.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

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