Robert Frank, 94, of Columbia, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Born December 1, 1924, in Munich, Germany, he was a son of the late Siegfried Frank and Else Frἃnkel.

Mr. Frank fled the Nazi rule of Germany alone at the age of 13 to Switzerland, after two years, he was reunited with his parents and immigrated to Buenos Aires. He completed his education to become a very successful International Patent Attorney. He was a member of The Board of International Patent Attorneys Association, and past President of the Bet Israel Community in Buenos Aires. Robert spoke several languages and was most fundamentally, a loyal, dependable, and loving friend to many. He moved to Columbia, SC, to spend his final years with his family and became a member of Beth Shalom Synagogue.

Robert is survived by his son, Ronnie Frank (Doris) of Columbia, and three grandchildren, Alex Frank (Nicole Kish) of Columbia, Romina Frank (Alexander Rosen) of Charleston, and Daniel Frank (Claysie) of Winston-Salem.

A graveside service will be held at 11 o'clock, Thursday, February 21st, at Beth Shalom Arcadia Lakes Cemetery with Rabbi Jonathan Case officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery.