Herbert Albert Franz

Herbert Albert Franz

Herbert Franz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 4, 2011.
Herbert A. Franz, Beloved husband of 59 years of Edith E. nee Erickson; loving father of Kristine (Edwin) Rieser and Allan (Nancy); cherished grandfather of Kirsten and Brett (Victoria) Rieser, Nicole and Kendal Franz; great-grandfather of Torin Pulford and Malayna Rieser; fond brother of the late Oscar and Marie Radloff. Herb was a longtime resident of Wheaton and Wayne Township. He was an WWII veteran and a longtime member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #134. Visitation Thursday 10:00 a.m. until time of service noon at St. Matthew United Church of Christ, 1420 S. Gables Blvd. Wheaton, IL 60189. Interment private at Wayne Twp. Cemetery. Contributions to the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veteran's. , 119 N. West St. Wheaton IL. 60187.

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