Frank Jeffrey Persing

Frank Jeffrey "Jeff" Persing, 63, of Corinth, Texas passed away Friday, July 30th, 2021, at his home. He was born December 22, 1957 to Donald and Patricia Reitz Persing in Franklin, PA. He graduated from Rocky Grove High School in 1975. He married the love of his life, Terri L. Steiner, on May 1, 1976 at the Galloway Methodist Church. He served as Mayor of Cooperstown in 1988. He was employed by Quaker State in Oil City, PA for over fifteen years. He was employed by Validus Technology Group in Denton at the time of his death.Jeff spent his spare time as a volunteer firefighter for the Rocky Grove Fire Department in the 70s and 80s, and even served as treasurer in 1984. He enjoyed watching Pittsburgh sports teams, especially his favorite team, the Pittsburgh Penguins.Jeff is survived by his wife, Terri of Corinth, Texas; his son, Jeremy Persing of Lewisville, Texas; daughter, Kristen Vance and husband Ryan, of Denton, Texas; granddaughter, Zephanie Bias, of Denton, Texas; brother, Steve Persing, step-brother, Robert Huff, step-sisters, Kathy Larson and Sue Reed, many nieces and nephews, and his two precious pitbulls, Dexter and Dixie. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-brother, William "Bill" Huff; step-sister Carol Vath, and his beloved Rotties, Xander and Daphne.A memorial service will be held on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at 11:00 am at Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA with retired Rev. Joseph P. Martin, Jr. officiating.A separate memorial service was previously held in Denton, Texas.Interment will be held in Franklin Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department at 29 Shuffstall Street, Franklin, PA 16323 in his name. The family wishes to thank the Corinth Police Dept. and Lake Cities Fire Dept. for their valued time and support.To send cards, flowers, online condolences or for general information, friends and family are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.