Frank Lynn Bean, 72, died unexpectedly February 20, 2023. He was born July 14, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Frank Buford and Betty Berniece (Gennetten) Bean.
Frank graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1968, Hutchinson Community Junior College in 1970, Pittsburg State University in 1972, and received his Master’s Degree from Emporia State University in 1978. Frank was a passionate coach who lived and breathed coaching. He enjoyed all types of sports, but helping athletes excel in football was his favorite. Above all, Frank loved his family unconditionally.
Frank’s coaching career started June 1978 when he was the assistant football coach at San Francisco State University, until January 1982. He continued coaching in various locations and for multiple teams in the USFL, Los Angeles, CA, and at Hutchinson High School. Frank then began his coaching career at Garden City Community College and Garden City High School. While coaching at Garden City High School, he was fortunate to coach his two sons, Mitchell and Braden. Frank ended his coaching career at Wichita East High School and Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School, Wichita.
Frank grew up at First United Methodist Church, Hutchinson, and was currently attending Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson. He had a strong faith, and a stronger sense of humor.
Frank is survived by: daughter, Ashlee (Jose) Guillen of Hutchinson; sons, Mitchell Bean of Fayetteville, AR, and Braden Bean of Austin, TX; children’s mother, Rebecca Martinez of New Braunfels, TX; his mother, Betty Bean of Lawrence; sisters, Sharie (Dave) Mueller of Oskaloosa, KS, and Cindy (James) Nelson of St. Paul, MN.; and five grandchildren, Elizae Guillen, Navaii Guillen, Audden Guillen, Brilin Guillen, and Damien Sandoval.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. March 4, 2023, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1602 N. Main, with the Reverend Dr. Kim Biery and Pastor Steve Baughan officiating. Viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Frank Bean Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
In honor of Frank, casual dress and wearing your favorite sports team shirt is encouraged.