Martin Lester Franko Obituary
The passing of Martin Lester Franko in Hayfield, Minnesota occurred on September 4, 2026. Martin, born on January 21, 1931, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Martin Lester Franko to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Franko and Caroline Franko (Dash); his wife Glenny of Maroo's Tavern; his son Bruce; and his brothers, Archie, William III, Albert, Lawrence and Jerry.
He is survived by: his children, Lynn Franko (Peggy), Deb Papenfus (Rick), Randy Franko (Karen), Dale Franko (Darilyn), Tami Garness (Bill), Cherri Mlenar (Dan) and Scott Franko (Sherrie); his grandchildren, Jackie Streiff (Justin), Nick Franko (Katelyn), Pat Franko (Danielle), Cody Papenfus (Kindra), Melanie Schieck (Andrew), Chris Franko (AJ), Brent Franko (Tanelle), Jeannine Franko, Brett Franko (Ashton), Danielle Franko, Rylee Franko, Shane Mlenar (Alysha), Garrett Franko (Jessi), Shelby Franko, Brock Franko (Mackenzie), Morgan Franko and Kylie Franko; and his siblings, Jeanne Schoel, Linda Elden, Marion Gilbertson, Don Franko (Pete), Jim Franko and Richie Franko. He is also survived by 27 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the United Methodist Church ~ Dodge Center (20 1st St NE, Dodge Center, MN 55927). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the United Methodist Church (20 2nd St NE, Dodge Center, MN 55927).
Memorials are preferred to Wildwood Cemetery, United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 384, or Mantorville VFW.
