Lakes of the Four Seasons Little League
Lakes of the Four Seasons
Crown Point, Indiana
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Frank Staudohar, a Man for Four Seasons
May 28, 1930—December 12, 2006
You could say that Frank Staudohar was an integral part of Lakes of the Four
Seasons. You could say that he was a veteran volunteer who loved his community.
You also could say that he gave more to LOFS than just about anyone. And you
would be right on all counts.
Lakes of the Four Seasons will mourn the loss of this remarkable man who passed
away on December 12. He and his wife Joyce called LOFS home for the last 32
years. And the community was better for having them here.
Frank was always involved in the community that he loved. He served on several
POA committees and was a dedicated and hard working member of the LOFS Lions
Club. But his greatest gift to LOFS was one that he was uniquely qualified for.
Over a four-year period, Frank served as Community Manager for eight and a half
months. A 36-year career in management and administration in the steel industry
provided the experience that Frank needed. He also had the qualifications to
deal with personnel issues because of his background in Human Resources.
He took the helm in times of transition when LOFS sorely needed the guidance and
stability that he provided. And all he asked in return was the sum of $1 in
salary.
The first time he served was after the departure of Community Manager Jeff Pape
in 1995. He stepped up to the plate again in 1999 when Frank Banyai resigned.
Each time, Frank spent four months in the position until a new manager could be
found.
Not many would consider taking on the headaches and responsibility the job
entailed—not to mention the time commitment. Managing the operations of a
community that serves over 8,000 residents is no small task.
Besides the daily duties—scores of phone calls and dozens of documents—Frank
handled some major issues during his tenure.
He was on hand for the launching of the dredge for the Lakes Restoration
Project—a million-dollar expenditure to help clean up the community’s lakes. He
was involved with the installation and opening of the 117th Avenue gate. He
steered the course during both a drought and a 100-year flood. And he helped
develop the employee manual that remains in use today.
He was once asked why he would give so much of his time and energy for so little
compensation. Frank replied simply, “We’ve had a very good life and it was time
to pay something back to a community that has provided our family with so much.”
Lakes of the Four Seasons will miss this man of many talents. We extend our
sympathy to his wife Joyce and his children, Peter and Ann Marie, and we thank
them for sharing Frank with all of us
From January Seasonal - by Ann Marie Campbell