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David FRANKE Obituary

FRANKE - David L. October 18, 1943-July 5, 2014, beloved by spouse Martha Munson; children Matthew Franke-Singer, Michele (Tom) Barringer; grandchildren Leo, Zoe and Noah; other relatives and a host of friends. Dave was a retired United Methodist minister and a Landscape Architect. Memorial Service on Saturday July 12 at 11 AM at First Presbyterian Church, Byron, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to Crossroads House, PO Box 403, Batavia, NY 14021.

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Published by Buffalo News on Jul. 9, 2014.

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Fred Lombardo

August 8, 2014

To the family of Rev. Franke, he married us on Sept. 11 1976. Wendy and I are very sorry to hear this news. God Bless him and his family.

Greta Porter

July 27, 2014

Dear Martha,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved. I hold you in my heart with deepest sympathy.

Amy Wilks

July 27, 2014

Dear Martha, I heard the news about David at church this morning. I am deeply saddened and so very sorry for your loss. Sending light and healing wishes your way.

Paul Cox

July 24, 2014

Martha, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure all your friends at UUCNH will be thinking of you with affection, gratitude, and sympathy.

Pat Garrett

July 15, 2014

Jean Guthrie and I worked with Dave on the landscape project for the Big Springs Museum in Caledonia a few years ago. We both thought the world of him. All of his hard work made our project come together just beautifully. I will think of him as I watch our landscape mature.My sympathy to you and yours.

Michael Haas

July 15, 2014

I knew Dave through my association with the NY Upstate Chapter ASLA. He was always upbeat and interesting to speak with. His work and family remain as his legacy. We will all miss him. Sorry for your loss.

Paula Marchese

July 14, 2014

Dear Martha--my deepest sympathy goes out to you for this terrible loss. May your healing begin in the comfort of friends and family.

Sue Tabone

July 13, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss Martha. Healing thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Martin & Carol Vyverberg

July 12, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Enamel cross over entryway, First Universalist, Roc.

David Damico

July 11, 2014

I enjoyed speaking to Dave when I saw him at First Universalist. Hugs Martha.

July 11, 2014

MY thoughts are with you...He definitely was interested in making his life the best that it could be...We honor that.

Peggy Meeker

July 11, 2014

Wishing Martha and the family many good memories and the peace that passes understanding.

Michelle George Yates

July 11, 2014

Deepest Sympathies, Holding Dave, Martha, and all their loved ones in love and prayer.

Natalie Hanson

July 10, 2014

We're remembering David today with love and gratitude: I'm especially remembering some walks we took and talks we had while Paul was serving the church in Pavilion. Our thoughts are with you all.

Allyn Fister

July 10, 2014

I'm grateful for David's excellent ministry as Associate Pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church, Grand Island, during my ministry there.

Paul Womack

July 10, 2014

Dear all- this news saddens me greatly and I send you all my deepest sympathy. We last spoke at Chautauqua but I will cherish memories of Pavilion and other times. Blessings on you all-

July 9, 2014

In this very difficult time of loss you are in my thoughts and prayers. Karen Dau
(former parishioner of Rev. Martha Munson)

July 9, 2014

My condolences to the Franke family. May you find comfort from God's word recorded at Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10 regarding the loss of your love one.

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