Francis Kosa

Francis Joseph Kosa

October 13, 1946 - June 7, 2025

Francis Joseph "Frank" Kosa, aged 78, passed away on June 7, 2025, in Regina, Saskatchewan. Francis was born on October 13, 1946, to Alice and Frank Kosa in Lestock, Saskatchewan. He was a cherished baby brother to Edward, Margaret and Ernest Kosa, who proudly helped raise him to be the kind, clever, and family centered man that he was.

Frank was a good student, a great reader and continued his education in the area of Municipal Government and Administration at the University of Regina, then completed more studies at the University of Waterloo. He used his knowledge and special direct management style for over 50 years, serving various communities in multiple provinces as a Municipal Administrator. His career took him from Lestock, Uranium City, Stoney Pointe, Canmore, Chestermere, Lumby, and all the way back to Lipton. A career highlight was his involvement in the 1988 Olympics hosted in Calgary and Canmore, showcasing his skills and commitment to community development. He was known to be fierce with grant applications for all types of projects that would benefit the community he was in, with or without council's knowledge!

Beyond his professional life, Frank enjoyed golfing with his friends and family. He wasn’t motivated by score, but more on how fast he could play! When he returned to Saskatchewan and finally retired, what brought him the most joy was spending time at the Senft Farm completing whatever the task was, such as moving Norman the calf in the back seat of the SUV, fixing fences, or making a meal for family and staff that day. He was a great cook! Frank was skilled at woodworking, enjoyed current events, and was surprisingly on top of his pop culture! He was always up for anything because in the end, he collected an experience and would have another story to tell which usually had some sort of twist, laugh or learning moment. His smile and chuckle will be remembered and celebrated by all who had the privilege to know him.

Described as a man of service, Frank deeply cared for his family, friends, and the communities he lived in. He is survived by his daughter, Andrea Kosa and husband, Dale Goehring; granddaughters Cali and Lainey; brother Fr. Edward Kosa OMI; sister Margaret Robert (Don), nephew Todd (Maureen), and niece Janis; brother Ernest Kosa; sister in-law Sherolyn Dandurand (Paul) and their children Ryan, Elise, and Ella; sister-in-law Cheryl Wowk (Mark) and their children Brennen (Megan), and Logan (Melanie). Special family members Cory and Jen Senft and their children, Blake and Grace, also survive him. Frank was preceded in death by his beloved wife Valerie (nee Wowk), daughter Elan Kosa, his parents Alice and Frank Kosa, his in-laws Morris and Doris Wowk, and brother in-law Gary Wowk.

A memorial service for Frank will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 10:00AM in the Recreation Centre, 201 Main Street, Lipton, Saskatchewan.

Arrangements entrusted to Conley Funeral Home, Fort Qu'Appelle, SK.