Frank A. Drost , age 92, a Whiting resident since 1971, formerly of East Chicago, passed away peacefully at Munster Med-Inn. He is survived by three children: daughter, Marilyn (Frank) Learman, Diane Drost, son Thomas. Brother: Robert (Ilene) Drozd. Sister-in-law Mila (late Frank) Wilk. Granddaughter: Christa Drost of Henderson, NV and great granddaughters: Amber and Autumn Drost-Samson. Frank's extended family includes three step-grandchildren: Donica Tschopp, Frank J. (Kelly) Learman, Matthew (Karla) Learman; nine step-great grandchildren: Christopher, Jacob, Timmy, Kacie, Kaylie, Frank Wyatt, Elijah, Amelia, and Evelyn. Numerous nieces, nephews, loving Godson Tim Drozd, special friend and past co-worker, Sidney Givens and caring Whiting neighbors, John and Becky Coleman. Frank was preceded in death by his beloved wife Caroline (Wilk) of 62 1/2 years, son Frank John, Daughters-In-Law; Ann Marie (Trader) Drost and Judith (Carter) Drost; Parents John and Catherine Drost, Brothers, Chester and Walter, Sisters: Sr. Mary Agnesine (Sophie), SSJTOSF, Mary Pefley, Stephanie Kleefish and Adeline Mika. Frank was born at home in East Chicago on November 05, 1925 to Catherine and John Drost. In East Chicago, he attended St. Stanislaus School and Church and Roosevelt High School. He then met the love of his life Caroline Wilk. They married on November 30, 1944 and celebrated 62 1/2 years of marriage when Caroline passed away on March 20, 2007. Frank was an Army veteran at Camp Livingston, LA. Frank was employed by Arcelor Mittal, the former Inland Steel Company, Plt. 2, #5 Roll Shop, as an overhead crane operator. In 1969 Frank transferred to Plt. 4, 12" Bar Mill where he worked in the position of Profile Roll Grinder. Frank retired in November 1986 with 38 years of loyal service after having had triple bypass heart surgery. Frank was a member of the former Immaculate Conception Church in Whiting, an Arcelor Mittal 25-Year Club and Local 1010, USWA member, and a past participant of St. Catherine's Cardiac Rehab, were where he valued many friendships. Frank enjoyed frequenting Whiting's White Castle's and McDonald's Restaurants, and Whiting's downtown business district sharing conversation with the kind people who were so helpful to him. Being the avid sports fan that he was, baseball was his favorite. Frank's youthful dream was to play baseball for one of the major leagues. He had a perfect left-hand pitch which led him to tryouts with the Chicago Cubs. At that time, Frank was selected for a pitcher position, however, he did not accept the offer. Instead, Frank put the love of his family before this dream and wholeheartedly gave it his BEST pitch. Frank will be missed by his loving family and friends. Frank's family extends a "grateful thank you" for the compassionate care he received from the staff of Munster Med-Inn, Dr. Paula Benchik-Abrinko and Hospice of the Calumet Area. Friends may meet with the family on Monday, February 26, 2018 from 2 PM until 7 PM at LaHayne Funeral Home , 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond, IN. Lying in State will be Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 9:30 AM until time of Mass at 10 AM with Reverend Charles Niblick, Pastor officiating at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 500 Northgate Drive, Dyer, IN. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of the Calumet Area or St. Joseph Soup Kitchen of Hammond, IN would be appreciated. For further information, please contact LaHayne Funeral Home at 219/ 845-3600.