Robert C. "Bob" Franz

Robert C. "Bob" Franz obituary, Saginaw, MI

Robert C. "Bob" Franz

Robert Franz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Snow Funeral Home - Saginaw on Jun. 25, 2025.

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Robert C. "Bob" Franz Saginaw, Michigan
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw. Age 82 years. Son of the late Clarence and Casimera (Sowulewski) Franz, Robert was born August 6, 1942, in Saginaw, Michigan. He served proudly in the U.S. Army Reserve and was a member of American Legion Post #439. Bob married Barbara S. Graham, his loving wife of 59 years, on September 4, 1965. She survives him. Bob was employed at General Motors and Delphi for 35 years. He was a charter member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church, secretary and treasurer of the Knights of Columbus Council #4232, member of the Moose and Pulaski Hall. He enjoyed golfing, basketball and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
Surviving besides his wife Barbara are one son, Robert J. Franz, Shelby Twp., Michigan; two grandsons, Ethan and Zachary; two sisters, Janice Daniels, Joan (Steve) Franz-Foy; a brother-in-law, James M. Graham and his son Matthew Graham; two sisters-in-law, Margaret Dietrich and Caroline Graham; and many special friends. Bob was preceded in death by his brother, James Franz.
Honoring Mr. Franz wishes cremation has taken place. A private Memorial Service will take place. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Please share memories and condolences with the family at snowfuneralhome.net
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Ron Erway

June 27, 2025

To Barb and family.
Very sorry to hear of Bob´s passing. He was truly a special guy. A good friend from high school and beyond. Many fond memories. I love hearing him tell jokes. He always had me laughing before the punchline. He had a great memory and often told stories of funny things that happened in the past. Lots of basketball stories. He always claimed that he was the best left handed basketball player out of St. Andrew´s. I agree!
Sincere condolences from from Ron and Kathy Erway

Carol Benway

June 25, 2025

So sorry Barb to hear of Bob's passing. My condolences to Rob and you. My Dave passed away on same day as Bob, only in 2024. If possible, take a Grief class. It sure helped me. I will never get over missing Dave, as I'm sure you won't for Bob. Will be praying for you. Carol Benway

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