Obituary of Frank Bonner

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Frank Bonner

Frank Bonner (born February 28th, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas) was a TV Actor who was best known for playing the role of salesman, Herb Tarlek on the classic American TV sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati". Frank may have died on June 16th, 2021 and his death was basically because of old age. He was 79 when he passed.

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Frank Bonner Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Bonner, Frank
    • Common Name: Frank Bonner
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
    • Birth Date: February 28, 1942
    • Age: 79 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Boner
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Active Years: 1970-2014
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: StarKist Canned Tuna
    • Favorite Color: Burgandy
    • Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Sidney Poitier

    Frank's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Frank Woodrow Boers Jr.
    • Father: Frank Woodrow Boers
    • Mother: Mamie Grace Boers (née Delahoussay)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Sharon Gray (married 1966-divorced 1971)
      • Mary A. Rings (married 1972-divorced 1975)
      • Lillian Garrett-Groag (married 1977-divorced 1980)
      • Catherin M. Sherwood (married 1981-divorced 19??)
      • Gayle Hardage (married 2006-2021, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Michael Bonner
      • Matthew Bonner
      • Justin Bonner
    • Daughter(s):
      • Desiree Boers-Kort (with Sharon Gray)

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 16 2021 at age 79
  • Place: Not Available, United States
  • Cause of Death: Dementia (complications from Lewy body dementia)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Unknown

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on February 28th Born in 1942 Born in Arkansas Died in 2021 Died at age 79 Died from Dementia

Quotable Quotes:

"Frank Bonner was an amazing man who has left an amazing legacy. He will be deeply missed. (V)"

"Frank Bonner leaves behind a lasting legacy of talent, passion, and kindness that will continue to inspire and impact those who knew him. (V)"

"Frank Bonner was a successful television director and producer who was best known for his work on the popular sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati." Unfortunately, he passed away peacefully after a long battle with illness. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2026-01-04 10:20:04
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