With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Zachary Lee Fransen (Park Rapids, Minnesota), who passed away on January 4, 2023 at the age of 29. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his grandfather F. A. "Turk" Kennelly; his uncle Lance Kennelly; and his grandparents, Irvin "Pete" and Elona Fransen. He is survived by : his parents, Ramona Lee Kennelly (Lance Sumstad) and Lonnie Lee Fransen; his significant other Rebecca; his sister Rhiannon (Mary Haakenson); his grandmother Dorothy Kennelly (Luke Whitaker); and his brothers, Brandon Fransen (Lindsey), Cody Fransen (Chyanne Sullinger) and David Tomperi. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, as well as many friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wevley Funeral Home

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February 6, 2023

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February 6, 2023

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January 8, 2023

CPT-RET Johnathon and Katie Kriegh sent flowers

“He was my driver for our bradley when I was a young platoon leader. He was a good soldier. We spent a lot of time sitting in the vehicle and his sense of humor always made the day better. I'm truly sorry for the loss, the world is a little less bright without him.”

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January 15, 2023

Randy Anton wrote a sympathy message

“I worked with Zach at FedEx for 9 years, he was hard worker,never scared to take on any challenge. Always wanting to make work fun and always there to help someone. Zach had very giving heart putting others first,I will miss his laugh and great smile, He will be missed every night by the people that worked him.We all thank him for his service to our country and to all of his service at FedEx. We all can't wait to see him again in heaven to come.God Bless you Zach we miss you.”