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Gerry Franke

San Luis Obispo, California

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Gerry Franke Surrounded by his loving family, Gerry Franke passed peacefully to eternal life on November 11, 2019. He was well known for his optimism and cheerful disposition, which he maintained through his struggle with pancreatic cancer. Gerry proudly served in the U.S. Army, stationed in...

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Gerry with Little Tank at Morro Bay, CA

My husband, Gary and were so fortunate to have met Gerry & Cheryl at Morro Bay Dunes with all our family and old friends from Venice High School. Because there were two Jerry's there he said to others "My name is Gerry with a G" so needless to say we all had fun with it around the campfire. We send our condolences to all the family. I posted a picture of him with Little Tank. RIP Gerry with a "G" and God Bless and Keep You. Love the Umatums

Like Rusty Hobbs, I was fortunate to know and call Gerry a friend for many years. He was a great guy and always looked for the positive in people. I will really miss him and wished I knew of his health issues sooner so I could have visited him before his passing. God bless you Gerry.

I live in; Wanship Utah. and I met Gerry while he was working for All West Communications. in Coalville Utah.. Gerry and I had some adventures together with The Summit county Search and Rescue. He joined as a Member and participated in events going on in the county, while he lived here. He was my friend he always had time to stop and visit if he saw you. a very nice guy. May he.. Rest in Peace! God Bless..

I wish to extend my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Cheryl and the family. I just learned of Gerry's passing this afternoon, (11/30) and see that I have unfortunately missed his services. We both shared a common bond as brother U.S. Army Vietnam Veterans and military Radio Telephone Operators, or RTOs as we were called. Gerry and I became fast friends when he and I met as members of SLOSAR, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Search And Rescue Unit where he unselfishly...

Gerry was the nicest guy, and always smiling. My fondest memories are in our younger years when our families camped up at Lake Shasta every summer.

Denise, Patrick & family, I only met you dad a few times but he always impressed me as 'a good man'. You are in our prayers.