Frank M. Bottcher, Jr.

SHREWSBURY: Frank M. Bottcher, Jr., 96, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in his home.

He is survived by his son, Steven Bottcher, and his wife Diane; his daughter, Karen Weigold, and his stepdaughter, Deboarh Congdon; his sister, Claire Stidsen; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Nancy J. (Greenleaf) Bottcher, who passed away in 1959 and his second wife of 52 years, Dolores A. (Kondrasawicz) Bottcher, who passed away in 2016.

Frank was born in Worcester, son of the late, Frank & Helen (Morley) Bottcher. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a painting contractor, owning and operating, C & F Bottcher Painting Company.

Funeral services, with burial in Mountain View Cemetery, will be held privately. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Arrangements are under the care of Callahan, Fay & Caswell Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester. Online condolences may be paced at www.callahanfay.com