Richard T. Franz

FRANZ, RICHARD T.
July 4, 1918 - May 10, 2011

Born and raised in the Bronx. NY with two brothers, Henry and Donald. As a young man, Mr. Franz rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army, serving as a platoon sergeant in the Rainbow Division and participating in the liberation of Europe during WWII. Prior to the war and upon returning home. Richard served as a volunteer fireman. He relocated his family to Miami, FL in 1953 where he and wife Helene, raised two sons, Tom and Richard, and daughter Carol. Richard spent 27 years working for Eastern Airlines. Mr. Franz served as a reservist in the Marines, Air Force and Army over the years following the war and prior to his retirement from Eastern. Richard also served as a volunteer Hialeah police officer.
Upon retiring from Eastern, Richard and Helene Franz relocated to Dunnellon, FL. Most recently, Richard lived at Spanish Oaks Villas in Ocala, before entering assisted living. Richard spent a full and happy life, always thankful and acknowledging his blessings and the good life he had led. He was loved and will be missed. But he leaves many happy memories for his family and friends.
Mr. Franz was preceded in passing by his wife Helene, son Richard, and brother Henry. He is survived by his son Tom Franz and wife Sandee of Ocala, daughter Carol Stacy and husband Rick of Ocala. Mary Franz, wife of son Richard, his brother Donald Franz of New Smyrna Beach. FL, eight grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Richard also leaves niece and nephews in Long Island, NY, New Jersey and New Smyrna Beach.