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Robert "Bob" Franke
1935 - 2025
BORN
1935
DIED
2025
Robert Franke Obituary
February 24, 1935 - July 29, 2025
Robert "Bob" Franke age 90 of Mauston went to be with the Lord on July 29th 2025.
Bob was born at home on the farm in Mauston Wisconsin on February 24, 1935. The night before his birth, he was already helping his mother milk cows. He spent 265 years of his life farming in Mauston before moving to Bloom City, Wisconsin and then returning to beMauston.
He passed away doing what he loved, visiting with friends in Mauston. Bob was known for his love of the Lord, the land and his friends and family. However, as we all know he never met a stranger that did not become a friend. He lived each day with enthusiasm.
Bob was the only son of Arthur & Evelyn (Trachsel) Franke of Mauston. He was the little brother and best friend of his sister Glenadean (Glenny) Sonnenberg.
He was a long time Farmer, Gardener, Cattleman, Horse Trainer, Agriculturalist, Assesser, Forester, Historian, Custom Crop Harvester, Triticale breeder, and a Great storyteller. He lived life to the fullest.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, sister and his beloved wife Beata (Zirk) Franke.
Survivors include his children, Kim & Chris Pufahl of Mauston, Joel & Myakhri Franke of Hillsboro, Jon & Carol Franke of Yuba, Jered Franke of Mauston, 11 grandchildren as listed… Keya Sleister, Atley Pufahl, Baxter (Rachel) Pufahl, Twyla Pufahl, Natalie Franke and Glen Edward Franke, Jered Franke Jr, Elsie Franke, Pearl Franke, Reed Franke and Reece Franke. Also, 6 great grandchildren Everett, Abilene, Marvel Sleister, Mason, Mavis, Milo Pufahl.
Funeral service were held August 5, 2025.
The family would like to invite all for a luncheon following the service from 12:30 to 3 and to share stories of Bob's life.
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