CW4 Retired Lawrence "Chief" Frandsen

Lawrence W. Frandsen age 77 of Greenville, died Saturday, October 31, 2026 due to injuries in an automobile accident. He was born April 3, 1949 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Laurence and Mary (Spencer) Frandsen. Larry served 37 years in the Michigan Army National Guard based from the 1073rd Maintenance Support Facility in Greenville. He served two tours of duty in Iraq, both in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served on the Sand Lake Fire Department for over 20 years, the Sand Lake VFW and was a very involved community member. He was a driver for the Montcalm County Veterans Association. Larry was a devoted grandpa and would help anyone in need. Surviving are his wife, Diana; children, Kristin (David) Leppen, Eric (Missy) Frandsen, Candace Piar, Amber Gilde; grandchildren, Austin, Bradley, Max, Naomi, Gage, Landon, Carter, Logan, Haley; sisters, Mary Anne Frandsen, Margaret “Penny” (Patrick) McNicholas; many nieces and nephews. A private family visitation will be held at K.E. Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs and burial with full military honors will held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.