Francis "Frank" John Bielinski

Bielinski, Francis “Frank” John

Age 88, of the Longfellow neighborhood in Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026.

Proud veteran of the U.S. Army Honor Guard in Washington, D.C., and longtime local home builder and realtor. Frank was a deeply devoted member and volunteer at Saint Albert the Great Catholic Church, known to all as a selfless "worker" who loved family, golf, and helping anyone in need.

Preceded in death by wife, Nancy (née Clarke); companion, Joan Berg; siblings, Rosemary (Cole), Suzanne, and Don; and brother-in-law, Dave Kammerer. Survived by sisters, Lorraine (Terry) Farrington and Eloise Kammerer; children, Theresa (Gundars) Stumbris, Julie Janssen, Melanie Pearce, Frank (Mimi), and John (Sue); 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Visitation Thursday, Oct. 15, 4:00–7:00 PM at Bradshaw Funeral and Cremation Services, 3131 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, Oct. 16, 11:00 AM at Saint Albert the Great Catholic Church, 2836 33rd Ave S, Minneapolis, with visitation one hour prior at church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery Tuesday, Oct 20 at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Frank Bielinski’s name to St. Albert the Great Catholic Church.