Obituary

Francis Patrick Mauro, Sr., 90, of Des Moines, Iowa died Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Luther Park Trinity Center, Des Moines. Frank was born March 17, 1934 in Des Moines to Joseph & Margaret (Randa) Mauro.

Frank attended St. Anthony Parochial School and graduated from Dowling Catholic High School. His career was in real estate for Polk County as well as the State of Iowa. He was the Sergeant at Arms at the Iowa Statehouse for many years.

Frank was a sports fanatic, watching anything that was televised. He loved playing golf, bowling (Hall of Fame), softball (Hall of Fame), and live horse racing. Frank, his friends and family kept Ak-Sar-Ben and Prairie Meadows Race Tracks in business. Boy, did he love to see the horses run!

Survivors include his loving wife of over 70 years, Cora Bell Mauro; children, Peggy, Bobby (Jen), Joanne (Mark), Frank, Jr. (Lisa), and Tommy; 20 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; siblings Don, Joe, John, Theresa, and Michael; other relatives and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Joseph & Margaret; siblings Marty, Rosanne, and Sister Joanne; and 1 grandchild, Allen.

A Memorial Mass will be 11:00am, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Road, Des Moines, Iowa 50315. The family will greet friends from 10:00am to 11:00am prior to the Memorial Mass. A reception in the church hall will follow the Mass.

Private family entombment of Frank’s cremains will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Memorials in Frank’s honor may be directed to his family.

Frank's service will be livestreamed on the Iles website. Go to www.ilescares.com just before 11:00am Tuesday and scroll to the bottom of his obituary for the link to join the service.


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