Peter Franz

Peter Franz obituary, West Salem, OH

Peter Franz

Peter Franz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Matteson Funeral Home on Apr. 23, 2025.

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Peter Franz, 88 of Ashland, Ohio died at his home on April 22, 2025. He was born June 29, 1936 in Zerne, Yugoslavia to parents Anton and Susanna (Schmidt) Franz. Peter married his wife of 64 years, Lotte (Reth) Franz September 30, 1961. He then worked for Ford Motor Company for 44 years. After retirement Peter and Lotte loved traveling together. They traveled to 47 states together.
Peter leaves behind his wife, Lotte Franz; daughter, Annette Franz; grandchildren: Brandon Gleneicki and Zane Gleneicki. He was preceded in death by his children: Eric Franz and Adele Franz and brother, Josef Franz.
The funeral for Peter will be Friday April 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM located at the Matteson Funeral Home. Burial will follow the funeral at West Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be the day prior, April 24, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions can be sent to The Michael J. Fox Foundation at https://give.michaeljfox.org/give/421686/#!/donation/checkout. If you have a photo or a memory to share of Peter with his family please feel free to do so at on the Matteson Funeral Home's website mattesonfh.com.
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