PAUL FRANZ
September 30, 1950 - March 14, 2009
Obituary
Paul A. Franz, 58, Neenah, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2009, at St. Elizabeths Hospital after an eleven month illness. He was born September 30, 1950, in Neenah, WI; son of Lloyd and Marie (Scheller) Franz. Paul was employed at Secura Insurance Company in Appleton, WI. Paul and his family are forever grateful for their support and compassion during his illness. Survivors include his wife, Carol (Samuelson) Franz; sons Brett (Sarah) Franz and their children Aaron, Kassidy and Kaylie; Christopher Franz (Angela Simon); his mother, Marie Franz, all of Neenah; brother, Philip (Debra) Franz, Naperville, IL and their two sons Joshua and Daniel; sisters-in-law: Gail (Samuelson) Johnson and her two children, Michelle (Matt) Andrews, and Eric Johnson; Jane Franz and her two children, Ann (David) Phelps and Susan (Marcelo) Garcia Franz; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Roy and Susan Schroeder, of Neenah. Paul is also survived by other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Franz, his brother David (Captain) Franz, his grandparents, and brother-in-law, Robert Johnson. The Funeral Service to celebrate Pauls life will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2009, 6:00 p.m. at Neenahs Westgor Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until the hour of service. Paul and his family are most thankful to a very special sister in law, Debra Franz, for her generous gift by donating a kidney to Paul in 2000. The family also wishes to give their thanks to Dr. Goggins and his staff, and St. Elizabeths Hospital and their staff for their care and compassion to Paul and his family. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund for Paul will be established. He will never be forgotten and forever missed! - Love, your family. There are a million Grandpas in the world but not another Grandpa Pauly like you! - Love Aaron, Kassidy & Kaylie.
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Judy Docter
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Carol, our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May the wonderful memories that you have bring you peace. Judy & Bob Docter
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Darci Hendrickson
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Carol and Family; I am so sorry for your loss....Only time will heal the pain and emptiness. My mother just passed away on Feb. 21st after several mos of horrible pain and suffering, so I know what you're going thru. If I can do anything for you, please ask. I have wonderful, happy memories of our times together and "Wallace" will always hold a special place in my heart...he was a great guy and will be missed by so many...hang in there.
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Jeff Braatz
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I will forever remember Paul's wit, humor, and laugh! He always had a kind word to say. A fun person and a class act. My condolences to his family.
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Jerry Terrones
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Paul will be deeply missed as a freind and co-worker. Paul always brought a smile to my face every morning. I am very sorry for you loss.
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Sue Schuelke
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Carol, I was so sorry to hear about Paul. I haven't talked with you in a long time and so I didn't realize how ill he had become. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this very difficult time.