John Frantz Obituary
John Thomas Frantz passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 65. He was born on Thursday, June 23, 1960 in California to the late Shirley May Lewis and the late Robert William Frantz. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
John is survived by his daughter, Berkeley Drakulich; son-in-law, Peter Jack Drakulich; granddaughter, Joyce Drakulich and grandson, Ethan Drakulich.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert William Frantz and mother, Shirley May Lewis.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home Ponchatoula, 100 W. Magnolia Street, Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, beginning at 5:00 PM until the celebration of life begins at 7:00 PM.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
100 W Magnolia St, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
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