Frank Lewis Caudron, 72, of Ottumwa, died at 7 p.m. August 14, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society-Ottumwa.
He was born May 25, 1953 in Casper, WY to Richard Lee and Edna Taylor Caudron Sr. Frank married Janette Rae Meredith on May 29, 1971 and she preceded him in death on May 9, 2022.
A 1971 graduate of Ottumwa High School, Frank had worked at JBS, retiring in 2019. He was an avid bowler and was a member of Ottumwa Bowling Hall of Fame and had been president of Men’s Ottumwa Bowling Association.
Surviving are 2 grandsons, Anthony (Collin) Headley and Alex (Emily) Headley; 3 great-grandchildren, Henry Headley, Hailey Headley and Hannah Headley; 2 brothers, Richard (Katie) Caudron Jr. and Randy Caudron, both of Ottumwa and a sister, Ranae Reiley of Marshalltown.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Anette Headley.
Graveside services and burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, August 18, at Shaul Cemetery with Pastor Mel Kendall officiating.
Memorials may be made to American Kidney Foundation.
Reece Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
