Gerald "Jerry" Franz's obituary , Passed away on June 8, 2019 in Holgate, Ohio

Gerald "Jerry" Franz

November 20, 1936 - June 8, 2019 (82 years old)

Holgate, Ohio

Gerald "Jerry" Franz's obituary , Passed away on June 8, 2019 in Holgate, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rodenberger - Gray Funeral Home

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Gerald "Jerry" Franz

November 20, 1936 - June 8, 2019 (82 years old)

Holgate, Ohio

Gerald Franz Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gerald Franz (Holgate, Ohio), born in Napoleon, Ohio, who passed away on June 8, 2019, at the age of 82, 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 parents, Donald P. Franz and Isabel Franz (Clemens); and his wife Rita Franz (Warnimont). He is survived by: his children, Suzanne Wischmeyer (Alan), Ottawa, Michael Franz (Penny), Nicholas Franz, Anne Taylor (John) and Renee Patterson (Douglas); his grandchildren, Logan Franz, Alexa Franz, Andrew Taylor (Morgan), Joseph Taylor, Lindsay Patterson and Hope Wischmeyer; and his sisters, Dolores Firman, Ayersville, Joan Paxton of Holgate and Patricia Pahl of Defiance.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, Napoleon American Legion, or Henry County Hospital Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rodenberger - Gray Funeral Home



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Shirley Lamb Keller wrote a sympathy message

“Suzanne, So sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a year behind me at Florida school. I am the mother in law of Ann Lamb, a friend of yours. Remembering your family. Shirley Bunke Lamb Keller”


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June 12

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Napoleon Funeral Home
1010 Westmoreland Ave, Napoleon, OH 43545

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June 13

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St. Mary's Catholic Church
316 Chicago Ave, Holgate, OH 43527

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