Robert Franklin Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Robert Franklin of Lansing, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Robert left this world on September 9, 2025 at the age of 98, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Franklin to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lonnie Franklin and Irene Franklin (McCalister); his wife Arleen Franklin; his son David Franklin; and his siblings, Arthur "Art" Franklin, Lois Franklin (Woodrow) and Ruth Fuqua (Joe).

He is survived by: his children, Debbie Holefka (Jim), Judy Franklin (Dan O'Malley), Fee, Bob Franklin Jr. (Trish) and Mike Franklin (Laura); his daughter-in-law Kelly Franklin; his grandchildren, Meghan Holmes (Scott), Scott Holefka (Jenn), Ryan Franklin (Ann), Amber Franklin, Claire Henrys (Mitch), Shawn Franklin, Sarah Grant (Terry), Lizzie Mahlich (Benji), Matt Arbour, Steven Dionise, Adam Franklin, Anna Taylor, Tori Cowan (Joe Pulling) and Andrew Cowan (Hailee Loch); his great grandchildren, Parker, Emerson, Remi, Mia, Cam, Ethan (Sydney), Terrence, Alayna, Gavin, Logan and Greyson; his siblings, William Franklin (Dee) and Frances Penick (Daryl); his caregiver Shay Wilson; Vivian Lowry. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Lansing Optimist Club, 653 Worthington Dr. Lansing, MI 48906, in memory of Bob.