Renate Maria Franz Obituary
We bid farewell to Renate Maria Franz of Salem, West Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 21, 2025 at the age of 103. Renate touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Heirich Zimmer and Barbara Lanna; her former husband Helmut Sander; and her husband Karl Franz. She is survived by: her son Peter Sander Salem (Elizabeth); her grandchildren, Connie Simmons, Big Flint, Chris Sander, Anna Sander and Salem; her great grandchildren, Carrie, Chantel (Jason), Casey (Eric), Chad, Felicity and Gabby; her great great grandchildren, Caden, Shylynn, Jason, Bella, Baylee, Hunter, Camden, Adam, Amelia, Paytin and Kendrix; and her brother Jurgen Zimmer (Linda) of Myrtle Beach, SC. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
