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RICHARD L. FRANKS
1938 - 2011
RICHARD L. FRANKS
1938 - 2011
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RICHARD FRANKS Obituary
Mr. Franks was born on July 31, 1938, in Pottstown, and was a son of the late Charles J. Franks, Sr. and the late Mildred L. (Bechtel) Franks.
He was a 1956 graduate of Collegeville – Trappe High School, a 1960 graduate of Temple University, and served as First Lieutenant, with the Co A., 228th Support and Transportation Battalion, PA Army National Guard. Mr. Franks was an auctioneer and the owner of Richard L. Franks Real Estate, Collegeville. He and his wife owned and operated the Bucktail Camping Resort, Mansfield. Mr. Franks was a member and former Sunday school superintendent of Augustus Lutheran Church, Trappe, a regional vice-president of the PA Campground Owners Association, a director on the board of the PA Amusement Park Association, a charter member of the American Truck Historical Society, a member and past president of the Collegeville Lions Club, and member of the Warren Lodge #310, Free and Accepted Masons, Collegeville. He was also a member of Keystone Grange #2, Trappe, Skip-Perk Jaycees, Trappe Historical Society, Trappe and Collegeville fire companies, Mingo Express Horse Company, Showman's Association, International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, and National Assn. of RV Parks and Campgrounds. He was a former 22 year member and past president of Trappe Borough Council.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Franks is survived by his sons, R. Lee Franks, Jr., and his wife, Catherine (DiMattia) Franks of Mansfield, James M. Franks and his girlfriend, Jaclyn Lobb. He was preceded in death by his brother Charles J. Franks, Jr., husband of Dorothy (Walker) Franks of Lower Providence Township.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 18, at The Penn Wells Hotel, 62 Main St., Wellsboro. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Suite 5010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, Pa. 19428. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Augustus Lutheran Church, Trappe, with burial in the church cemetery.
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Shirley (Kenney) Weisbecker
September 21, 2011
A MEASURE OF TIME
A moment of space to live out a dream;
A span of time to play out a theme.
Our lives are a play on the stage of life;
We live a little and then, "Good Night."
Life experiences measure our time;
Both good and bad become one of a kind.
All life's memories fade into one;
The sum of our lives when death comes.
It is a blessing to accept
At the close of life a short, quick death.
Is death where life begins, my friend?
Perhaps there's an encore on life's other end?
Written by Shirley A Weisbecker
Jim & Nora Sampson
September 16, 2011
Alice
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Anything I can do to help call me you have the number
don and lugene chamberlain
September 15, 2011
alice and family. don and i were shocked to hear of dick's passing. we so hope and pray that at this time of sorrow your memories of your life togather will bring a smile . love to all
Dennis & Janice Bliss
September 14, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
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Dave & Carol Lowrie
September 14, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Steve Folk
September 14, 2011
dear lee franks, I am sorry to hear about your dad sorry I could not be there today
September 14, 2011
Sis--we are still in shock as you must be. We thought we would have him forever.
Bucky will always be with us in spirit but we will truly miss his presence.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Much love,
Ron & Mickey
beverly ayers
September 14, 2011
GOD BLESS THE ENTIRE FRANKS FAMILY.
September 13, 2011
alice my deepest sympathy im sorry may god bless and keep u in his care.bucky will truly be missed by all,he done a lot for the cumminited.lee and james we are very sorry.bill and bev ayersand carl.
Jeff Moyer
September 13, 2011
R.I.P Uncle Dick you will be truly missed. My heart and prayers go out to my family and friends of my uncle.
Kathleen Cangialosi
September 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Buckys Family he will be dearly missed.....
shirley pitcher
September 13, 2011
Dear Franks Family
Our family has fond memories of Dick.
He was certainly a very special person. He will be missed by many, but
his memory will live on in our hearts.
Susan Cavanaugh
September 13, 2011
"Bucky" will be missed by so many. He was a pleasure to work for when I worked at Bucktail. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
September 13, 2011
what a wonderful fun, kind person, Nelson and I were very sad to hear of his passing. our prayers and thoughts are with you all. luv judy and nelson
Melanie Shaut
September 13, 2011
What a wonderful man...Dick will always be in our hearts. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Glen Janet Joe and Will
September 12, 2011
Uncle Dick, really one of a kind, with so many talents, interests, and gifts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Becasue he lived life so fully, he will be so fully missed.
Suzanne & Rick Case
September 12, 2011
Dear Alice,
We are so very sorry to hear such sad news. "Bucky" was indeed one of a kind, a true kid at heart. He will surely be missed by many, many people. May God be with you and give you the strength to come to terms with your loss.
Duane Wheatcraft
September 12, 2011
I haven't only known Dick for 5 yrs, but have had lots of fun at Bucktail , with him and his family. i will miss him dearly as will many others. God bless you for the contribution to life you made, and the impressions you left..... Duane Wheatcraft & Family
Denny, Ginger & Jeff Kurzejewski & Staff of Costy's Chrysler Jeep
September 11, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have fond memories of Dick that no one can take from us. RIP Bucky...
September 11, 2011
As Stitches the Clown, It's been my joy and pleasure meeting "Bucky" and helping with providing entertainment at Bucktail.
Truely sorry we've lost him and he'll be missed by so many. He's still shining over us.
Take care! Deanna A. May,Canton, Pa.
William Clelland
September 11, 2011
Dick was a one-of-a-kind personality. Whether you were young or old he would bring a smile to whoever was in his presence. He will be greatly missed and I hope the family finds peace & solace from the knowledge that he was so well regarded.
Dale & Nancy Nauman
September 11, 2011
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Dick will be missed.
michael rice
September 11, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers "Bucky" I knew richard from camping at bucktail. he always had new ideas to make something more fun for the kids. It will never be the same down there with out him. he will be missed greatly by everyone who knew him.
September 11, 2011
Hi Sis, Thoughts, prayers and lots of good memories. Class Reuions will never be the same. My belief is that we will all meet again - Class of 56 CTHS. Barbara West, Coal City, West Virginia.
Theresa Ellers
September 11, 2011
Our thoughs and prayers go out to you Alice. We are thinking of you. Bucktail won't be the same without him. Miss hearing "It's a Beautiful Day at Bucktail". He will be greatly missed. From Sandy & Bill Robbins. Theresa and the boys.
Ribin Martino
September 11, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to The Franks family.
I knew Mr. Franks from school, I gradutaed with his son Lee, jr.
Very sorry for your loss. It does get easier over the years I've been through it.
Robin (Wood) Martino
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