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He was born in Spraytown, Indiana on December 15, 1941, to the late Orville Oliver and Emma Viola (Thompson) Ault.
On September 8, 1961, Franklin married the love of his life, Sharon K. Beck. He was a devoted and loving father to their daughters, Tammi Stone and Kelly Peters. After graduating from high school, he began his long-time career at Cummins Engine Inc. as Parts Manager until retiring after 41 years of service. Franklin loved farming, but most of all, loved the time he spent with his family.
Left behind to cherish Franklin's memory are his daughter, Kelly (Larry) Peters; grandchildren, Blake (Megan) Peters, Evan (Shyla) Peters, and Emma (Logan) Martin; great-grandchildren, Keaton Peters, Corbin Peters, Adrian Martin, and great-great-grandchild to arrive in the spring; brother, Jerry Ault; son-in-law, Robbie Stone; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of over 60 years, Sharon K. Ault (Beck); his daughter, Tammi Stone; brothers, Leroy Ault, Howard Ault, Eugene Ault, Robert Ault, Hubert Ault, and Donald Ault; and sisters, Theda Thompson, Opal Trissel, Patricia Ray, Elsie Scott, and Alberta Abrell.
Funeral services for Franklin will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Voss and Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 316 North Chestnut Street, Seymour. Pastor Jerry Van Kuiken of the Spraytown Free Methodist Church will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, September 5, beginning at 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., and again on Saturday morning from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Franklin will be laid to rest immediately following at Freetown Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Franklin's honor may be made out to the Spraytown Free Methodist Church.
You are invited to visit our website, vossfuneralservice.com, to leave condolences or share a memory.
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Cricket A Combs
August 30, 2025
Frankie will be missed from the Freetown community...praying for his family
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Upcoming Events
Sep
5
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Voss and Sons Funeral and Cremation Services
316 North Chestnut Street, Seymour, IN 47274
Send FlowersSep
6
Visitation
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Voss and Sons Funeral and Cremation Services
316 North Chestnut Street, Seymour, IN 47274
Send FlowersSep
6
Funeral service
11:30 a.m.
Voss and Sons Funeral and Cremation Services
316 North Chestnut Street, Seymour, IN 47274
Send FlowersSep
6
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Voss & Sons Funeral & Cremation ServicesOnly 1 day left for delivery to next service.