Charles Head

Bismarck

Charles “Frank ” Franklin Head , age 71, of Bismarck, ND , passed away peacefully on May 8th , 2025 after a long battle with Cancer.

Frank was born on June 25, 1953, in Queens, New York, to Hendersen “Buddy” and Eloise Head. He graduated from Miami Springs High School and went on to proudly serve in the U.S. Air Force for 23 years. While stationed in Minot, North Dakota, he met his future wife, and together they built a family, raising three children.

Their journey continued to Lakenheath Air Force Base in England, where they welcomed their fourth child, and later brought them to Clovis, New Mexico. Eventually, they returned to Minot to raise their family close to loved ones, where Frank retired from the Air Force. During his service, he also completed a three-month TDY assignment in Turkey.

After retiring from the Air Force, Frank continued to contribute to his community through his work with Rochester Armored Car and later at the Walmart Tire & Lube Center both in Minot, North Dakota.

Frank had a lifelong passion for history — especially military history — and enjoyed watching war films, reading about historical events, and listening to his favorite band, Pink Floyd. But above all else, his greatest joy came from spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Frank is survived by his children; Jason (Erica) Head of Tucson , AZ ,Stephanie (Chris) Ott of Bismarck, ND , Nicki ( Justin ) Perron of Minot, ND , Jory (Elysha) Head of Mesa, AZ

11 grandchildren; Houston, Aubrie, Kayleigh, Hayleigh, Maizey, Topher, Cambree, Peyton, Grady, Luca & Zoe; 1 great-grandchild, Evelyn Head and 1 sister, Kimberly Head, Miami Springs FL

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Burial will be held on Thursday , May 15th at 10 a.m. at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan.

To share memories with the family and sign the online guestbook, go to www.bismarckfuneralhome.com

Published by The Minot Daily News, May 13, 2025.