Russell Franke Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Russell Franke in Elkhart, Iowa, who passed away on January 20, 2024, at the age of 54, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Wayne Franke; his siblings, Sharon Franke and Eddy Franke; and his mother-in-law Jean Miller. He is survived by: his partner Deb Sharpe; his mother Dorothy Franke; his sister Susan Franke; his brothers-in-law, Larry Miller (Tami) and Tom Miller (Mary); his stepdaughter Donna Taylor (James); and his nieces and nephews, Steven Gordan-Sutton (Jim), Darien Gordan, Rob Walter (Jeannie), Stephanie Harding (Gary), Tiffanie Baker (Troy), Anthony Walter, Michael Walter, Joe Walter, Natalie Keim and Clara Keim.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Russ.