BACK ROW: Amy, Frank Sr, Fran | MIDDLE ROW: Frank Jr, Joleen | FRONT ROW: Frankie, Todd
FAMILY TREE:
FRANK SR – Father / Husband, a.k.a. Daddy-O (successful salesman, Founder/President of multiple automotive manufacturing/distribution companies, diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at age 64)
FRAN – Mother / Wife (high school sweetheart of Frank Sr., helped run family business until retired to become Frank’s full-time caregiver)
JOLEEN – Daughter / Youngest Child (Writer/Producer/Director, documentary filmmaker, Chicago/Midwest Emmy Award-winning storyteller)
TODD – Son / Middle Child (former U.S. Marine, construction worker)
FRANK JR – Son / Eldest Child / Husband of Amy / Father of Firek grandchildren (Co-Founder/President of family automotive manufacturing/distribution business, married with kids), a.k.a “Framy”
AMY – Daughter-in-Law / Wife of Frank Jr. / Mother of Firek grandchildren (automotive businesswoman recently transitioned to stay-at-home mom), a.k.a. “Framy”
FRANKIE – Eldest Grandchild / Son of Frank & Amy
ASHTON – Youngest Grandchild / Son of Frank & Amy
NEWS COVERAGE - the heart and soul of Frankly Speaking: Alzheimer’s
The story of Frank Firek has captured the attention and hearts of countless families around the globe. From Detroit to Bangkok, isolated and overwhelmed caregivers are relieved and thankful to hear someone else’s true story, which lets them know what to expect and that they’re not alone.
