Arthur Franke Obituary
The world bids farewell to Arthur Franke (Columbus, Ohio), departing on June 1, 2025 at the age of 81. Arthur leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur H. Franke and Dorothy McCrabb Franke. He is survived by: his wife Nancy Sidner; his son Brian Douglas; his grandchildren, Mia Cecile Locatelli and Joseph Franke Locatelli; his brothers, Michael Douglas and Marc Anthony; and his siblings-in-law, Wilbur "Skip" Sidner, Mary Frances Tokar and Judy Carter.
Visitation was held on Sunday, June 15th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Columbus Mennonite Church (35 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus, OH 43214). A memorial service was held on Sunday, June 15th 2025 at 3:00 PM and at 3:30 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ohio's Hospice, Newark, OH, http://www.ohioshospice.org. or Doctors Without Borders, http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org.