Frank Yorek went home peacefully to be with the Lord on November 7, 2022. Frank was born in Houston, Texas on December 1, 1947 to Victoria and William Marion Yorek. He is preceded in death by his parents. Frank is survived by his wife of 55 years, Frances Yorek of Houston; brothers, Daryl Yorek, Patrick Yorek, Kenneth Yorek, Glenn Yorek; sisters, Cindy Robertson and husband, Robert, and Nancy Bohack and husband, Jerrel; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Frank is also survived by in-laws, Deanna Slater, Vikki and Tom Johnson, and Lisa and Tommy Carlson.

He will be missed by his wife and family.

Frank worked tirelessly with numerous Chiefs of Police while at HPD. An experienced administrator with extensive managerial experience and leadership qualifications. In excess of 35 years in law enforcement, with 20 of those years as an Assistant Chief of Police. Top Level Management oversight of every facet of police operations including Patrol, Traffic and Accident, Internal Affairs, Training, Inspections, Personnel, Community Services, Legal Services, Recruiting, Training Academy, Criminal Investigations, Facilities and Jail Management, Crime Lab, Fleet Management, Identification, Planning and Research, Inspector General, Psychological Services, Helicopter Operations, SWAT, Special Operations, Bomb Squad, Mounted Patrol. Vice, Narcotics and Anti-Gang Operations.

Assistant Chief of Police, Houston Police Department 1986 to 2006

Deputy Chief of Police, Houston Police Department 1980 to 1986

Captain of Police, Houston Police Department 1975 to 1978

Lieutenant of Police, Houston Police Department 1975 to 1978

Sergeant of Police, Houston Police Department 1972 to 1975

Police Officer, Houston Police Department 1968 to 1972