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Torrens, Frank J.
Frank J. Torrens, 84, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, June 2, 2012, at The Meth-Wick Community, Cedar Rapids. A private family service will be held at noon Sunday, June 24, at Elmcrest Country Club, Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends following the private service during a reception at Elmcrest in Frank's honor.
Survivors include his wife, Helen of Cedar Rapids; his children, Terrill, Ted, Jon, Jeff, Shelly, Debra, Scott and Kristin; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one sister, Jean.
Frank was born May 14, 1928, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of Frank J. Sr. and Mildred (Johnson) Torrens. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Frank was the past president and CEO of Cherry Burrell, now known as Evergreen Packaging. He was also the former CEO of Elopak in Michigan. Frank was active with SCORE, where he served in several executive positions.
Please sign the online guest book for Frank at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Published June 10, 2012 in The Gazette
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