We are sad to announce that on March 17, 2023, at the age of 77, Wayne Franzen of Altamont, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wayne Franzen to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Lambert Franzen and Velma Franzen (Williams); his wife Elvera (Voelker); his children, Deidra (Rich Baker) of Brighton, Iowa, Dan Franzen (Marlee) of Arlington, VA, Dr. Douglas Franzen (Ashley) and Daryn Franzen (Carol) of Bartlett, TN.; and his grandchildren, Maggie, Marty Baker, Alexi, Abigail, Andrew Franzen, Max, Miles Franzen, Ellen and Joe Franzen.

Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, University of Illinois School of Chemical Science, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN or the donor's choice.

Suggested donation : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gieseking Funeral Home