Birth date: Dec 17, 1935 Death date: Aug 9, 2016
Harold C. Franke, 79, passed away on August 9, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Waynedale, he was the son of the late Louis W. and Wilma (Brower) Franke. He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Read Obituary
I will miss Harold's e-mails and puzzles he would send me. He always brighten my day. I will miss his smile at church. My girls also thought a lot of Harold and Jean, in fact just last year Harold made two lamps for Nicole as gifts for her wedding. The Steins send their heartfelt sympathies to the Franke Family.
Norman and Beverly (Bandelier) Stein
I will always remember Harold for his humorous outlook on life. Yet behind that "character" was a man of high moral character and deep personal faith. He loved the land and all the things growing upon it, and with his dear wife and my cousin, Jean, traveled extensively to see as much of it as they could while they were able. My son, Keith, often remembers the veggie burgers that Harold and Jean shared with us when we visited them in Berthoud, CO. Nothing fancy or phony about this man, just a warmhearted and lovingly devoted human being.
~ Bill Fetzner
My family will forever cherish the hand made deers that Harold made for us some years ago. They are on display in our family room and serve as a constant reminder of his fine workmanship and thoughtful gift. Though we have not met personally, we were introduced through extended family, as Glenna Jean was our relative. With sincerity, we send our love and prayers for Harold and Jean's family and hope that the memories that they have live on and bring peace.
With love from Markham, ON Cda - Jennifer (Allan) Plevritis & Family
We enjoyed knowing Harold when he lived in Berthoud, CO and attended Messiah Lutheran Church. We have good memories of a steak dinner at their house. We will continue to be reminded of their generosity when we put up our Christmas decorations. Harold made us a decorative sled with our name on it for our door.
You have our sympathy.
Harriet and Gary Golter
