Russell D. Franke Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Russell D. Franke of Waterloo, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 87, on April 12, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edwin Franke and Edna Franke. He is survived by: his brothers, Don, Dean and Dick; his wife Kathy Murphy; his son Bob; his daughter-in-law Patty; his daughter Kris (Smith); his son-in-law Paul; his grandchildren, Zac Franke (Alyssa), Amanda Stach (Cooper) and Max Smith; and his great grandchildren, Bryson, Grace, Wyatt, Ian and Liam.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family which will later be donated to the Cedar Valley Honor Flight.
