Celebration of Life with Military Honors, for Daniel “Dan” Frink, 72, of Grand Island, formerly of Carroll, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 22 at the Carroll City Auditorium in Carroll. Services will be live streamed with access to be announced. Visitation be from 9:30 a.m. to service time Friday, May 22 at the Carroll City Auditorium.
Arrangements with Hasemann Funeral Home of Wayne. Reception will be held in the auditorium immediately following the celebration.
"The trail may be long and the ridges steep, but a good man leaves a path for others to follow. We take comfort knowing Dan is now resting in the arms of his Savior, where the grass is green and the water is still. Happy trails, Dan, until we meet again."
Daniel Don “Dan” Frink February 25, 1954 – May 12, 2026 Cowboy's Life Honored with Faith Daniel Don “Dan” Frink (1954–2026) lived by an unbreakable code. God, country, and family. A Nebraska cowboy and dedicated patriot, Dan took his final ride leaving a legacy of service, laughter, and faith. Born in Wakefield, on Feb. 25, 1954 to Donald and Pauline (Drake) Frink, Dan was baptized at Bethany Presbyterian Church in rural Carroll and recently recommitted his life to Jesus Christ through baptism and became a member of Berean Bible Church. This brought him immense peace and joy. Dan was a man who stood tall for his country. He answered the call to service early, enlisting in the United States Air Force (1975–1979) and continuing his dedication through the Nebraska Army National Guard (67th Infantry Bd. I-195 Air Borne) from 1979 to 1995. He retired with the rank of Army Captain and was currently serving in the local Honor Guard, carrying the spirit of his service into every facet of his life. A cowboy to his core, Dan worked the feedlots with the same grit and passion he brought to his years with the Union Pacific Railroad, medical clinic administration and real estate. He also volunteered his time in many ways, serving as a member of the National Horse Club Association and Carroll Saddle Club. Dan famously never met a stranger, possessing a rare gift for lifting the spirits of everyone he encountered. Dan married Tamara Robinson in 1974, with whom he shared two children, Chadwyn and Jenissa. In May of 1985, he found his lifelong partner in Kimberlee A. Allan. Together, they built a life centered on their love of horses, moving throughout Nebraska and Wyoming over the years. His love and pride for his family were the cornerstones of his life. Dan is survived by his loving wife, Kimberlee (Kim); his children, Chadwyn (Kelly) Frink of Rock Springs, WY, and Jenissa Meredith of Green River, WY; his cherished grandchildren, Presley Frink, Kyler Bartlett, Kanon Bartlett, and Dylan Frink; his sister, Sandra (Jim) Atkins; brother, Bradley (Susan) Frink; aunt, Norma Davis; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Pauline; his brother, Brian; and his grandparents, Harvey and Margaret Frink, and Jay and Mary Drake.
