Marvin O. Franke's Obituary
Military ServiceMr. Franke served in the Merchant Marines during WW II.
Mr. Franke had retired as a local vegetable farmer, from Franke Farms, Columbia, IL. He was a member of the Monroe County Farm Bureau, was an avid fisherman and hunter who loved the outdoors.
VisitationAt the request of the family, there will be no visitation.
ServicesPrivate graveside services were held.IntermentEvangelical St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia, ILMemorialsSt. Paul United Church of Christ, Columbia, IL, or the Donor's choice.SurvivorsWife: Rose Franke, nee SchreyerDaughter: Debbie HugginsDaughter-in-law: Debra S. FrankeGrandchildren: Billy, Jenny, Dustin, and Chelsea Huggins, Dana, and Derek FrankeNiece: Allison SchreyerHe is preceded in death by a son, Dennis W. Franke.
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