Ernest Eric Franke

I knew Krazy Ernie as a talented creative man. I am honored to have known and worked with him.

Great loss for the family, but such a life well lived. Now with Mary at his side, they will immediately be put to work with righteous, loving service for others where they now are together again. From my memory: forgot about the swimming pool and teaching they did...Crystal driving water truck at W I Forest Products, and Dad, Ernie, was plant manager...driving school bus for Thompson Falls School in a Santa suit...riding the Senior Citizen Bus when he was driving...miniature horses...

I was saddened to hear about Ernie. We purchased property in the Coyote Crest Subdivision right near Ernie´s place. He spoke with us every summer we were there and allowed us to fill our camper with his water. He was a kind and sweet man. It won´t be the same not seeing him when we come back to Thompson Falls.

I would like to add Ernie's natural gift of drawing and woodcarving. He developed quite a skill for portraiture, and created a gallery of portraits at the Thompson Falls Sr. Center. He gave extension classes on woodcarving to pass his skill to others. Ernie will be dearly missed. RIP 'Krazy'.

So sorry to hear of Earnie´s passing. Seems like we just saw him at Minnie´s and had a wonderful time talking and laughing about old times. Ernie was one in a million...always on a mission, and always trying to make Thompson Falls a better place! Loved that guy! May God bring your family love, comfort and peace.

He was nice man. I always love to go visit him at the his store, on my lunch breaks. I enjoy talking to him.

really going to miss you my friend. Sorry we never got to go to your daughters for a horse fix. Thank you for being you....