died Wednesday evening (Oct. 28th) in the Fremont Health Medical Center.
He was born on March 4, 1942 in Fremont. His parents were Howard and Nora (Gieselmann) Franke. Eugene grew up on the farm east of Winslow. He attended Bell Center rural school, Heuitt School, and Immanuel Lutheran School, then graduating from high school in Hooper. He farmed with his father for a while.
On August 8, 1965, he was married in Fremont to Jennie Beebe. For a brief time after his marriage, Eugene worked for TCD, Brester's Concoco, Bahner Oldsmobile, Lillie's Cycle Shop, and Sidles. Then he spent the rest of his working years on the farm.
Eugene was a member of the Retread Motorcycle Club, Fremont Eagles Aerie 200, and he served on the district 63 school board for 12 years.
Survivors: wife Jennie
2 sons Shawn and wife Brandy Franke of Fremont
Scott and wife April Franke of Palmer, Iowa
3 grandchildren Kelsey Peatrowsky of Lincoln
Tyler and Adam Franke of Palmer, Iowa
sisters-in-law Rose Franke and Carrie Kiger, both of Fremont
sister-in-law and brother-in-law Sarah and Rod Frost of Ames
He was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Nora, brother Maynard Franke, granddaughter Mikayla Dawn Franke, sister and brother-in-law Irene and Paul Sherod, and brother-in-law Bob Kiger.
A memorial service will be 10:30 AM Monday (Nov. 2nd) at Trinity Lutheran Church followed by committal in Ridge Cemetery. His family will be at the Ludvigsen Mortuary on Sunday from 5 to 7 PM to receive friends. Memorials are suggested to the Low Income Ministry and Trinity Lutheran Church.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(6)
Caroline "Christensen" Hargrove
Tulsa, OK Friday, November 13, 2015 I just saw this. So sorry for your loss. May the Lord wrap His arms around you and give you peace.Prayers for family and friends.
Rich Porter Jr.
Fremont, NE Monday, November 2, 2015 Thoughts and PrayersJim and Barbara Unger
Fremont, NE Sunday, November 1, 2015 Very sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers and sympathy to the family.Arlan & Barbara Bartling
Estero, FL Saturday, October 31, 2015 To Family & Friends:Will not forget growing up with Eugene on our farm next to his Father's in rural Herman, Nebraska. Still remember the day he stopped by a field of corn I was cultivating. He had just picked up a brand new 1959 Chevy Impala. Eugene and the Bartling Boys were well known on the roads between their farm location and Hooper & Fremont. For the Family members that Barbara and I have not meet, your Father/Grandfather/Husband was an honest hard working and fun loving person. I (Arlan) could not have asked for a better cousin or Friend. With kind regards.
rhonda eichner
estacada, OR Friday, October 30, 2015 I can remember when him and maynard and ohers came into the chuck wagon and I waited on them such a bubbly bunch they were im sorry for you loss and will remember him in my own way may god be with you all at this time of sorrowPhil Allen
Fort Dodge, IA Thursday, October 29, 2015 My sympathy to Scott and all lucky enough to meet "Scott's Dad" quite a man and I'm sure will be deeply missed