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Franklin Sheldon Obituary
KEARNEY - Franklin James Sheldon, 71, of Kearney died Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church. Burial will be later.
There will be no visitation. O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He was born March 2, 1940, in Kearney to Everett and Alberta (Russell) Sheldon.
On Aug. 12, 1966, he married Judith Huffman in Minden.
Survivors include his wife; sons, Curtis Sheldon and his wife, Tammy, of Lincoln and Brian Sheldon and Michael Helle of Beaver Dam, Wis.; daughters, Kimi Thompson and her husband, Dan, of Manhattan, Kan., and Krista Fritson and her husband, Randy, of Kearney; grandchildren, Natalie and Nathan Shank, Dain Thompson, Jessica and Drew Fritson and Linsey and Emmy Sheldon; brother, Duane Burton of Clarinda, Iowa; sister, Delores Williams of Kearney; cousin, Jackie Sheldon of Kearney; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Doris and Sam Corder, Marilyn Hansen, Dick and Annie Huffman, Bill and Loy Huffman and Carolyn and Jim Milligan, all of Kearney, and Bob and Audrey Huffman of Thousand Oaks, Calif.
He grew up in Kearney, attended elementary school at Stone School and graduated from Kearney High School in 1958.
He was employed with Fred Ortwig Trucking, Norris Johnson Farming, Kearney Co-op and Brown Transfer and retired from Yellow Freight Co. in 2002.
Franklin was a member of Teamsters 554, American Legion Post 52, Fraternal Order of the Eagles 2722, Buffalo Ridge Golf Course and a former member of the Elks. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping, Storm hockey and Husker football.
Frank will be remembered for always being there for someone in need, for knowing no strangers and the love he had for his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett Sheldon, Alberta Sheldon and Georgia Sheldon; and brother, Darry Burton.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, University of Nebraska Medical Center Foundation or the American Parkinson's Association.
Visit www.osrfh.com to submit online condolences.
Memories and Condolences
for Franklin Sheldon
Kerri Broekemeier
September 16, 2011
When I was a child, Mr. Shelton would come thru the neighborhood, for child labor, lol.
He ran the dragstrip and needed help cleaning up afterwards.
Still not sure if the draw was the A&W rootbeer afterwards, or the $1.00 we earned.
Lol, I think it was riding in the back of his truck, with my parents permission.
Dave Welsh
September 7, 2011
I always looked forward to seeing Frank on golf league nights or anytime during the weekend. Fun guy to play golf with or just shoot the breeze with. Sorry to see a good guy go, I will miss seeing him around.
Steve & Sharon Nelson
September 7, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bryan Corder
September 6, 2011
I have been truely blessed to have had the gift of knowing Frank through out my entire life. His willingness to help anyone in need was only exceeded by his ability to do it. To say he was a man to be admired would be a major understandment and clearly seen in the legacy he leaves through his wonderful family and friends.
My family's deepest sympathy and prayers go to the whole family at this time of great loss. My uncle Frank will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him!
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Tish Jones
September 6, 2011
I didn't get to know Frank very well but my dad (Darry Burton) always talked very highly of him.
Anna Payne-Polson and family
September 6, 2011
Frank and Judi were wonderful friends of my parents. I grew up knowing how kind and caring he was. I will always have fond memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your families in your time of sorrow.
September 6, 2011
I was a member of Frank's high school graduating class. I also was a member of the 4-H Club that met at Glenwood School. Frank was always kind and I never heard him say a negative thing about anyone.
I know he will be dearly missed by everyone, most of all his family. Rest assured he is in Heaven with those who have gone before.
Sharon Kreutzer Neben,
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