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Roger Franke Obituary
March 24, 1940 - August 12, 2025
Roger Wayne Franke, 85, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on August 12, 2025.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Weerts Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at the Rock Island National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library.
Roger was born on March 24, 1940 in Manitowoc, Wisc., to parents Milton and Eleanor Franke. He got his bachelor's degree from West Point Academy and his master's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southern California. In California, he met his wife, Ann McCurdy. They were married in New Orleans, La., on June 15, 1971. The two of them spent 54 loving years together, raising their family in Davenport.
Roger served in the Army for 21 years, including two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was stationed in numerous places in the US and overseas and received numerous medals and commendations. After the military, he worked in banking. Roger was a Ham Radio operator, and in his free time would volunteer with the American Relay Radio League. He also volunteered with Tax Aid, loved photography, bird watching, and spending time in his garden.
Roger is survived by his wife, Ann Franke; his children, Greg (Tricia) Franke and Mindy (Bill) Zumdome; his grandchildren, Carlie (Caleb) Johnson, Sean Holland, Claire Franke, Ryan Zumdome, Grace Franke, and Ashley Zumdome; his brother, Dick Franke; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Eleanor Franke; and his brother, Bob Franke.
Weerts Funeral Home
3625 Jersey Ridge Road Davenport, Iowa 52807
563-355-4433
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Mary Arnould
August 19, 2025
Rest in Peace.
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Mike Curta
August 18, 2025
I did not know Roger but saw he was a fellow HAM Radio Operator.
73 my friend, catch you down the Log.
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Charles Ruhl
August 18, 2025
Roger was a good man and very bright. He contributed to making the Quad Cities a better place. He will be missed.
Deb Donald
August 17, 2025
All the baggers at the Rock Island Arsenal Commissary would like to express our sympathy and condolences to Ann and the family as we were saddened to here of the passing of our friend.
I personally had a few conversations with him as he would sit on the bench and chat while Ann was checking out. I normally bagged groceries and took them to their car.
He seemed to be a quiet but very attentive gentleman and we all will miss seeing him at the commissary.
I'd personally like to "thank him" and his family for their service to our country. May the Lord find the perfect spot for him to rest.
Our heartful sympathy to all of you during this sad time.
Respectfully,
Deb Donald and the commissary baggers.
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