It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Fransen Sr. (Milaca, Minnesota), who passed away on October 8, 2019, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Harry Fransen and Linnea Fransen (Johnson); and his brothers, Lorin and Roger. He is survived by : his uncle Einar; his wife Dean; his children, Chris Howe (Don), Mary Rice (Andy), John Fransen, Jr. (Renee) and Annie Fransen; his grandchildren, Emilee Howe (Josh), Megan Howe, Linnea Rice-Epsky, Erin Pinch (Jacob), Travis Fransen (Paige), Justin Fransen and Matthew Fransen; his great grandchildren, Lilly Epsky and Quinn Epsky; and his brother Gene Fransen (Betty). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Zion Lutheran Church in Milaca.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home