Francis E Shoemaker's Obituary
Francis (Frank) Shoemaker, 70, of Palmetto, sadly passed away on Friday, January 27th, 2023. He was born on March 18th, 1952, to Clara Josephine and Edward Shoemaker in Middletown, OH.
A dedicated civil servant to Manatee County and the surrounding communities, Frank served nearly 30 years with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office in a variety of roles and was a Certified Criminal Justice Instructor in the area for more than 20 years. He will be remembered for his commitment to community, education, the relationships he fostered and his compassion as a loving son, father and grandfather. Memorial services will be private; those wishing to honor and celebrate his life are encouraged to donate in his name directly to either the Humane Society of Manatee County or Shriners Hospitals for Children. There are no services at this time but condolences for the family can be left here.
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