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1932
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George Franklin Obituary
George Howard Franklin, Jr.
May 5, 1932-June 13, 2022
We sadly relay the passing of George Howard Franklin, Jr. on the morning of June 13, 2022. He was the son of George Sr. and Lucille (Porter) Franklin.
George was born in Ventura, Iowa, on May 5th, 1932, and grew up in nearby Nora Springs. He served in the US Air Force in Biloxi, Miss. from 1951-1955, where he met his wife, Waunelle Bowen. They raised two daughters, Mary (Liz) and Joyce, in Beloit, Wis.
George was a natural engineer with a passion for aeronautics. From massive diesel engines at Fairbanks-Morse to manufacturing systems in his long career at Gilman Engineering, he was always learning, doing, and working. He could fix anything, and never stopped using that knowledge to benefit others. He will be remembered fondly for his deep generosity, his practical good nature, and a particular love of airplanes.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Esther, wife Waunelle, and daughter Joyce. He is survived by his younger brother, Bob, two sisters, Rose Anne and Linda, daughter, Liz, and two grandsons, Adam and Leo Cox.
A funeral Mass was held at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Viroqua, Wis. on Wednesday, June 15. Burial was at Mt. Thabor Cemetery in Beloit, Wis. on Thursday, June 16.
Memorial gifts may be given to ABVM Church of Viroqua, Wis., St. Jude Catholic Church of Beloit, Wis., or the White House Retreat of St. Louis.
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Belinda Gail Baker
August 17, 2022
Up in the wee hours of the morning and the Franklin family crossed my mind
I was looking up your mother when a picture of your father popped up
I´m so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother,father,and Joyce
Y´all were ALWAYS so kind and open to me
I lost your address a while back
Charles Steinhoff
June 28, 2022
Just heard about George. Sorry to hear about it.
The Joseph Club of ST. Marys Parish Viroqua WI
June 26, 2022
There was a one of a kind gentlemen, he showed all his devotion to his faith and mankind, anything George had his talented hands in he gave 110%, he will be sadly missed by all that were graced to have known him. Thanks George for your leadership and wisdom, may God grace you forever.
Beach Family
June 19, 2022
George Franklin was a very kind and loving soul. He was the godfather to my 2 oldest girls and was my husband's sponsor for the church. He will very much be missed.
Donna Joned
June 19, 2022
We got to know George during his time at Holy Name, Rockford. Enjoyed his company very much.
Terry Sprung
June 18, 2022
Always enjoyed visiting with George when he lived in Nora Springs. Terry also remember his oarents who attended 1st United Methodist Church many years ago. Such a nice family!
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