Frank L. Mixner CDR USN (Ret.)

June 23, 1942 - January 4, 2020

06/23/1942 - 01/04/2020

Past Services

Service
Friday January 10, 2020
10:00 am
St. Andrew's United Methodist Church
717 Tucson Rd
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
(757) 467-1047 | Directions

Commander Frank Lewis Mixner, USN, Retired, passed away January 4, 2020. Frank was born to Dorothy and Ellis Mixner in Stone Harbor, NJ on June 23, 1942, and has two siblings, Suzanne Stanford and Stephen Mixner.

A career naval officer, Frank was a 1965 graduate of the US Naval Academy, earned his wings at the Naval Flight School in Pensacola, and served as a helicopter pilot in the US Navy. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War.  He also graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterrey, California in 1978.
As a second career, Frank retired from the Virginia Beach Fire Department where he worked in recruitment, training, and accreditation.
Frank married the love of his life, Renee, in 1993.
Frank and his first wife Linda Louise Mixner had 2 daughters, Michele Mixner DeWitt (Chris) and Meredith Mixner Moore (Jeremy) and three grandchildren, Brighton Ellis, Anderson Ayres, and Raleigh Lauren.
In his spare time, Frank loved to golf and spend time with his three grandchildren, especially watching them compete in sports and school activities, and his two dogs Chip and Molly.

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Laurent Deschamps
3 years ago

By chance, I wondered where I might contact Frank again after so many years. We were in grammar school together and I was in his first wedding, dress whites, swords and all. I was very saddened to see that Google showed me that Frank had passed away. My sincerest and warmest wishes to all his family.

Maggie Zontini
4 years ago

Michele and Meredith, I was saddened to read about your Dad’s passing. Please know I’m sending you peaceful thoughts and prayers as you travel this new path without his presence in your life. You both are wonderful daughters.

Courtland P Gray
4 years ago

I was a classmate at USNA. I remember Frank as a smart and great guy. I am sorry for the family’s loss.

Lori Pepper
4 years ago

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Love you cousins!

William Kordis
4 years ago

The good Lord has called Frank to his heavenly Kingdom. He was a great friend and mentor and will be sorely missed. He is now in the best of places. Bill Kordis ‘73

Ken Moore
4 years ago

My condolences to the family . I was deeply saddened when I learned that Frank had
passed away . I had the pleasure of his company many times with the VBSGC and
will miss him at our future golf events . Frank was a kind , gentle soul and will be
missed by many . Please know that you are not alone and there are many who care and share your loss with you . May he rest in peace.

Becky Henry
4 years ago

I am so sorry for this tragic loss. I did not know Mr. Mixner, but I appreciate his service to our Country and recognize he was a valuable member of our community who touched others with kindness and loved his family. Prayers for peace to Meredith and all the Mixner family. May he rest in peace.

Sue and Leon Piper
4 years ago

We remember Frank as easy-going, funny, individual. He will be solely missed, especially at family gathering.

Allen LAWVER
4 years ago

My prayers are with Renee and the rest of the family. I know Frank from St Andrew’s United Methodist church and the group of men who meet Tuesday mornings at the Village Inn. As also a member of USNA Class of 67, I salute Frank as a fellow alumni. Great man; he will be missed.

Bob Hopkins
4 years ago

Frank was one of the nicest people I’ve ever known. He and I shared numerous thoroughly enjoyable conversations as classmates at the U. S. Naval Academy. He is obviously sorely missed by his many, many friends garnered over a life exceptionally well lived. Smooth sailing and calm seas, shipmate.