We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Garry Frank, professor emeritus of public administration.

Garry Frank was born on April 12, 1948 in Carroll, Iowa and passed away on July 7, 2019. He was 71.

Garry Frank was a professor of public administration in Drake University’s College of Business and Public Administration. During his 34-year tenure, he received two distinguished professorships, the Thomas F. Sheehan Distinguished Professor of Public Administration as well as the Baum Chair of Ethics and the Professions. Garry specialized in instructing, writing, and speaking on ethics along with corresponding policy issues in public service, nonprofit groups, and private industry.

Established in 2015, the Dr. Garry L. Frank Legacy Award is presented annually to an MPA alumnus, who over the course of his or her career has exemplified the ideals of innovation, impact, and engagement.

Garry was laid to rest on Friday, July 12 at Resthaven Cemetery Mausoleum in West Des Moines, Iowa.

–Madeline Mongar-Brodie, College of Business & Public Administration