Frank Kolupka, one of Street Roots more popular vendors, passed away of natural causes on Sept 2. He was 82 years old.
“Frank always had a smile on his face, and was a wonderful ambassador for Street Roots,” says Street Roots Executive Director Israel Bayer.
Frank sold the newspaper from 2003 to 2009 at the Hollywood Farmer’s Market, Alberta Food Cooperative and in downtown Portland.
“Frank will be greatly missed. He found a spot at 15th and Alberta where the people loved him,” said Art Garcia, Street Roots Vendor Coordinator, who knew Frank from before his work as a vendor.
Frank loved collecting stamps and old coins along with putting together model airplanes. He also loved watching baseball and people.
Frank worked for Air Research in California in his 20s, and for the American Junior Aircraft in Portland before taking a josb at a service station on 82nd Avenue for 25 years.
Frank is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carol Kolupka, three children, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
