Ursula Frank, 89, of Southbury, died September 15. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Born August 13, 1930, in Berlin, Ursula grew up in Nazi Germany. She survived the war hiding on a Polish farm. As an only child, she developed a love for animals and adopted a pet fawn.

After the war, she worked as a seamstress and milliner in the Russian sector of divided Berlin. She lived through the Berlin airlift and later escaped East Berlin, where she became a refugee in a post-war displaced persons camp. She was admitted into the United States in 1950 and settled in New York City, where she lived with her aunt and uncle. She met her future German-born husband, Erwin, on a blind date, and soon after got married in 1954. Their wedding ceremony was performed on the daily television program Bride and Groom, broadcast live on NBC.

Ursula was a talented artist, sculptor, and painter, winning several awards at local art shows. The Franks settled in Roslyn, Long Island, where they raised their two children. They loved traveling the world and enjoyed many wonderful vacations with their children and grandchildren. They retired to the Watermark at East Hill in Southbury.

Ursula is survived by her husband, Erwin, of Southbury; son, Ron, and wife, Phyllis, of Los Angeles; daughter, Diane Wenick, and husband, Robert, of Newtown; and grandchildren, Alana, Joshua, Adam, and Danielle.

A memorial service will be held at The Watermark in Southbury on Thursday, September 19, at 1 pm.

Memorial donations can be made to the ASPCA at aspca.org or by mailing a check to ASPCA, PO Box 96929, Washington DC 20090-6929.