Aaron Franz

1971 - 2025

Aaron Franz
October 9, 1971 - June 15, 2025
Aaron D. Franz, 53 of Sidney, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, surrounded by his family at the Sidney Health Center, Sidney, MT.
Funeral Services are on Tuesday. June 24, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Richland County Event Center in Sidney, MT with Bryce Romo officiating. Aaron's service will be recorded and uploaded to his obituary page as soon as it's available. A luncheon will follow for a time of fellowship and sharing. Aaron will be laid to rest at the Franz Family Cemetery in rural Sidney, MT. Visitation is on Monday, June 23, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel and one hour before services at the Event Center. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials made in Aaron's name to the ROI Foundation (1100 Silurian Lane, Sidney, MT 59270). Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com.
On October 9, 1971, Aaron Dale Franz was born-the first son of Don and Val Franz, the first grandchild of Harold and Harriet Franz, and a grandson of Minnie Romanica.
Aaron had a special connection with animals, especially horses and dogs. He was very seldom seen without a dog by his side, and he almost always had his loyal companion riding with him in a semi-truck.
Aaron loved operating all different types of machinery. At a very young age, he could name the make and model of most heavy equipment and farm machinery. There's a good chance that if you couldn't figure a machine out, Aaron could.
When he and his younger brother Arlon were young, they worked with the older men, carried a lunch bucket to work, and caught a ride with them-because they couldn't legally drive yet. Wherever Aaron was, Arlon was there too.
Aaron loved dirt-whether it was road construction, oilfield, or farming. He also loved to hunt and could provide you with many "cheerful" hunting stories. He took pride in providing for his family. Aaron and Arlon spent countless hours hunting together and partaking in other activities they both had a passion for.
Aaron was known for his wit, his strength, and his courage. In the tough times, when asked how he was doing, he would answer, "I made it this far, I'm not giving up now." He was an inspiration to all who knew him.
After several near-death experiences, pain, and blindness, on June 14, 2025, Aaron reached out to Jesus, knowing his time was coming to an end. He knew nothing but love until the very end and Jesus took his hands and led him home on June 15th at 3:16 p.m. He is now perfect and free from pain and blindness in God's loving arms.
Aaron is survived by his immediate family: his loving and caring wife, Deann (Lynnes) Franz; his golden retriever, Mitchell; his loving son, Kody Boyer (Jessica); his loving daughter, Airika Blackburn (Tom); his loving parents, Val and Don Franz; his parents-in-law, Lollie and Rollie Graber and Bruce and Sharon Lynnes; his brother, Arlon, and wife, Jody Franz; brothers-in-law: Duane (Stacey), Shawn (Erin), Brian (Leah), and Michael (Linda); sister-in-law, Tammy; nieces, Morgan and Macee Franz-as well as countless other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and close friends.
Aaron is preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold and Harriet Franz and Mike and Minnie Romanica, and special friend, Matt Vannatta.
Aaron is loved and dearly missed by many.