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Obituary (VA): Francis Joseph Sterner '50

Posted on 07/09/2019

Francis "Frank" Joseph Sterner  (November 10, 1926 - July 4, 2019)

Francis (Frank) Joseph Sterner, 92, of Woodbridge, VA died peacefully at his home on July 4, 2019.

Frank was born in Lansford, Pennsylvania on November 10, 1926. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1944 and graduated from the Naval Academy in the Class of 1950. Frank worked as a civil servant for the Department of the Navy until his retirement in 1987.

Frank married his beloved Margaret (Peggy) Sterner on August 23, 1985, and she was his true love for 34 years. Although Frank enjoyed watching Fox News and Western movies, his greatest devotion and passion was for his wife, Peggy. He treasured the time with her until his last breath.

Frank enjoyed the company of his two stepsons, Edward Dunne of Woodbridge, VA, and Terrence Dunne of Nazareth, PA, and five grandchildren. Frank is survived by his brother-in-law, Michael Michelini of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and three nieces, Lisa, Michelle and Cia. Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Anna Sterner, and his sister, Anne Marie Michelini.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 from 5-8:00 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge, VA 22192. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 12805 Valleywood Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192, with interment to follow at Quantico National Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Hospice at VITAS Community Connection at http://vitascommunityconnection.org/community-connection/donate. By designating Frank’s location, you can ensure that your donation serves the greater good of his community.

Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
3200 Golansky Blvd.
Woodbridge, VA 22192
703-878-CARE (2273)

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