Dean A. Franklin Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dean A. Franklin of Norwalk, Ohio, who passed away on December 27, 2025 at the age of 65. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dean A. Franklin to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Dean may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Franklin and Mary Lou Franklin (Meese); his brother Richard "Rich" Franklin; and his brother-in-law Ed Wlodarsky. He is survived by: his siblings, Diane Wlodarsky, Darlene Yoho (Russell), Doreen Smith (Bill Engelking), Darrell Franklin (Lisa) and Daniel Franklin; and his stepmother Judith Calver. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.
Those wishing to contribute to Dean 's memory may do so to a charity of the donor's choice or Back to the Wild, Castalia OH. Keep Dean A. Franklin's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
