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Delin Allen Franke

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Birth	:	13 Nov 1937 Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	9 Jul 2020 Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Ossian, Wells County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8526900, -85.1004100
Description	:	Delin A. Franke, 82, of Ossian, Indiana passed away on July 9, 2020 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His death was unexpected and followed being stricken at his residence on July 4, 2020 of an apparent stroke. He was born on November 13, 1937 in Allen County, Indiana, the son of the late Herbert Franke and the late Martha (Graft) Franke. Delin was united in marriage to Marilyn Reinking on April 27, 1962 at St. Paul Lutheran Church – Preble and she survives. Delin served his country in the United States... Read More	Delin A. Franke, 82, of Ossian, Indiana passed away on July 9, 2020 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His death was unexpected and followed being stricken at his residence on July 4, 2020 of an apparent stroke. He was born on November 13, 1937 in Allen County, Indiana, the son of the late Herbert Franke and the late Martha (Graft) Franke. Delin was united in marriage to Marilyn Reinking on April 27, 1962 at St. Paul Lutheran Church – Preble and she survives. Delin served his country in the United States Army Reserves. Delin was a lifelong member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Ossian where he served in various capacities and held many of the major offices in the church. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #241 – Waynedale. Delin retired from International Harvester following 30 years of service. Following his retirement, he was a maintenance manager for the Northern Wells Community Schools. A lifelong farmer, he also maintained the family farm. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Franke of Ossian, Indiana; three daughters, Cheri (Edward) Melching of Carmel, Indiana, Ann (David) Fruchte of Southern Pines, North Carolina, and Kelly (Edward) Walsh of Raleigh, North Carolina; son, Thomas (Michele) Franke of Mason, Ohio; two sisters, Delores Scheumann of Ossian, Indiana and Beverly (William) Braun of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; and eight grandchildren, Jordan Fruchte, Conner Melching, Megan Fruchte, Christian Melching, Jack Franke, Sophie Walsh, Ava Franke, and Delaney Walsh. Due to COVID Concerns, private family services and visitation will be held. A public Celebration of Life will be held at a later date when able. Burial will be at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.

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Delin Allen Franke's memorial is located at: Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Ossian, Wells County, USA.
When did Delin Allen Franke death?
Delin Allen Franke death on 9 Jul 2020 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 40.8526900
Longitude: -85.1004100

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Parent

Herbert Franke

(1903 - 1984)

Martha M. Graft Franke

(1910 - 1974)

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Coordinate: 40.8526900, -85.1004100

2. Prairie View Cemetery
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6. Albright Cemetery
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7. Oak Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8744011, -85.1656036

8. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8527756, -85.0250244

9. Ossian Cemetery
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12. Fuhrman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8757858, -85.0154114

13. Pet Rest Gardens
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Coordinate: 40.8299070, -85.1902010

14. Bethel Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9244600, -85.0621100

15. Saint Marks Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9265240, -85.1384750

16. Mann Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8893920, -85.0026900

17. Poe Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9346008, -85.0838013

18. Morton Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9321290, -85.0585290

19. Beery Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8174515, -84.9954300

20. Pleasant Dale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7874870, -85.0238266

21. Murray Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8003006, -85.1956024

22. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Decatur, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9122887, -85.0051346

23. Saint Luke United Church of Christ Cemetery
Decatur, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7661520, -85.0333320

24. Old Saint Marks Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9534683, -85.1390610