Merlyn Franson Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Merlyn Franson of Strum, Wisconsin, whose life came to an end on September 24, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Merlyn Franson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Franson and Lillian Franson (Nelson); his wife Emily Olson; his great grandchild Rayah Grace Franzwa; his siblings, Alverda Jacobson, Rhonda Franson and Gene Franson; and his siblings-in-law, Jean Ann Franson, Barbara Prudlick, Reggie Peterson and Jerry Wathke.
He is survived by: his children, Dawn Erickson (David) of Mondovi, Becky Johnson (Matthew) of Eleva, Julie Zingshiem (Max Stevens) of Strum and Jason Franson of Strum; his grandchildren, Kacie Franzwa (Benjamin), Zachary Erickson (Kelsie), Ethan, Evan, Ryan Johnson (Anja), Jenna Zingshiem (Bryant Berg), Josie Zingshiem (Sergio Torres), Dylan Franson and Carter Franson; his great grandchildren, Xander, Xadon, Xavier Franzwa, Asa, Ezra, Jonah, Asher Erickson and Bennett Franson; his siblings, LaVerne Franson (Liz), Gordie Franson (Maxine), Ronnie Franson (Charlotte), Dennis Franson (Anita), Michael Franson, Sandra Wathke, Mary Beaudette (William) and Karen Peterson; and his siblings-in-law, Rick Prudlick, Mike Olson and Lisa Olson. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
