Called home to the Lord on October 31, 2019 at age 93. Loving husband of Myrtle (nee Schaetzel) for 68 years. Proud father of Stephen (Margaret), Timothy (Kathryn) and David (Theresa). Cherished grandfather of Stephanie (David), Jennifer (Jordan), Matthew (Ashe) and Christopher. Adoring great-grandfather of Jacob, Emily and Landon. Further survived by additional family and friends.
Franklin worked as the manager of the floral departments of Sentry Foods for Wisconsin and had a passion for gardening. He was a lifetime member of Salem and Bethlehem Lutheran Churches. During his retirement he worked for the Wisconsin Lutheran Institutional Ministries as a volunteer coordinator.
Visitation at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, N84 W15252 Menomonee Avenue, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin on Saturday, November 9, from 9:30 AM — 11:00 AM. Funeral service at 11:00 AM. Burial at West Granville Cemetery.
Memorials appreciated to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School.