William G. Franke Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William G. Franke (Maplewood, Missouri), who passed away on October 28, 2020 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Henry J. Franke Jr. and Rosalyn Litteken (Cyril); his sisters, Patricia Clever (Cliff), Mary Aiello (Sam) and Kathleen Hill (Dan); his children, Henry Joseph Franke, Jeffrey Scott Franke (Tracy Taylor), Jennifer Michelle Beffa and Jonathan Michael Franke (Mariana Sanchez); his grandchildren, Dustyn, Leah Buckingham, Emily Franke, Michael Franke, Tyler, James, Roger, Alexi, Emily Shaw, Claudia Taylor, Abigail Franke, Brian, Ruth, Sylvia and Matthew Beffa; and his great grandchildren, Austin and Evie Buckingham.
Uncle and great uncle to numerous nieces and nephews; Service celebrating his life to be held: Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, 7456 Manchester Road, Maplewood, MO 63143. Thursday, November 5, 2020, 4:00-6:00pm, service at 5:30pm; -In honor of Bill's love for the Cardinals, please wear your Cardinal red/attire to celebrate him. -Masks and social distancing will be observed.
