Rita Rae Franks Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rita Rae Franks of Woodruff, Wisconsin, who passed away on February 5, 2026 at the age of 80. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Rae Franks to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur LaFave and Emma LaFave; her husband Paul Franks; and her sister Arden LaFave-Degner. She is survived by: her children, Forrest Franks (Jennifer), Brenda Stauske (Edward) and Matthew Franks (Denise); her grandchildren, Daniel Franks, Aaron Franks (Selina), Amaila Franks, Michael Franks and Carissa Blasel (Ben); her great grandchildren, Hailey Franks, Sydney Blasel and Rebecca Blasel; and her sister Ellen Domka-Cheuka. She is also survived by many cousins and friends.
