RICHARD FRANKE

Wonderful man - Barbara and Richard were tremendous stewards for the humanities. Barbara changed my career in so many positive ways.

My prayer for and condolences to the family. I remember the Franke family, especially his mother and brothers, very well from Springfield. A life of marvelous accomplishment from humble beginnings.

Heartfelt condolences to the Franke Family. It was an honor to know him and work for the Chicago Humanities Festival. Rich will be sorely missed but his legacy lives on.

Richard was a wonderful person RIP. My heart felt condolences Barbara.

We were sorry to learn of Rich's passing. We first met him at the Franke family reunion in Springfield, Illinois. My mother was Helen "Tootie" Long Mester, daughter of Elizabeth Franke Long. May your beautiful memories and God's grace see you through this difficult time.

Dear Mrs. Franke and family, I send my heartfelt condolences and sincere gratitude. Mr. Franke's passion for the humanities truly endures. I have heard from many about what a wonderful person he was.

To Mrs. Franke, Katherine, and Jane: As colossal a presence as Mr. Franke was, it was his simple sincerity and his refinement that made him the truest of gentlemen. I shall miss his endearing friendship and generosity, as shall all of us at Yale. With love, Ty and family