Frank Richard Garlitz, of Overgaard, Navajo County, Arizona passed away Tuesday June 14, 2011 at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona. He was 83. Frank was born May 29, 1928 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio to the late Earl and Edith (Hay) Garlitz. A veteran of the United States Air Force he served for 20 years and 23 days before retiring as a Tech Sargeant Administator. Frank loved his service and his country and loved to talk about his time in the military. Frank loved to fly and was know to spend more time in the air than on the ground. An avid golfer he will be missed by all. He is survived by a son, Richard (Lisa) Garlitz of Michigan and a grandson, Richard Garlitz, Jr. also of Michigan. Private services are planned.