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Gerald P. “Jerry” Franz

Birth	:	20 Nov 1936 Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	8 Jun 2019 Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2938995, -84.2583008
Description	:	Gerald “Jerry” P. Franz, 82, of Holgate, Ohio died Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Henry County Hospital. He was born November 20, 1936 in Napoleon, Ohio to the late Donald P. and Isabel (Clemens) Franz. On April 28, 1962 he married Rita (Warnimont) Franz at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Miller City, Ohio and she preceded him in death on November 8, 2017. Jerry was a lifelong farmer and after retirement he enjoyed bee keeping and was a member of Northwest Ohio Beekeepers Association. He was a member and ditch maintenance supervisor for the Henry County Soil and... Read More	Gerald “Jerry” P. Franz, 82, of Holgate, Ohio died Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Henry County Hospital. He was born November 20, 1936 in Napoleon, Ohio to the late Donald P. and Isabel (Clemens) Franz. On April 28, 1962 he married Rita (Warnimont) Franz at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Miller City, Ohio and she preceded him in death on November 8, 2017. Jerry was a lifelong farmer and after retirement he enjoyed bee keeping and was a member of Northwest Ohio Beekeepers Association. He was a member and ditch maintenance supervisor for the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation, member of Leipsic Fishing and Hunting Association, former Vice President and life member of Ohio Farmer’s Union, and member of the Henry County Farm Bureau. He was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Holgate and its church council. He was a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Holgate council 4790 and member of Ottawa council 1757. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1958-1964 and was a member of the Napoleon American Legion. He is survived by his children, Suzanne (Alan) Wischmeyer, Ottawa, Michael (Penny) Franz, Napoleon, Nicholas Franz, Napoleon, Anne (John) Taylor, Napoleon, and Renee Patterson (Douglas), Defiance; grandchildren, Logan Franz, Alexa Franz, Andrew Taylor (Morgan), Joseph Taylor, Lindsay Patterson, and Hope Wischmeyer; sisters, Dolores Firman, Ayersville, Joan Paxton of Holgate, and Patricia Pahl of Defiance. Funeral Mass for Gerald will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 13th, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Holgate, Ohio. Interment will follow at Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, Napoleon American Legion, or Henry County Hospital Foundation.

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Where is Gerald P. “Jerry” Franz's memorial?
Gerald P. “Jerry” Franz's memorial is located at: Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, USA.
When did Gerald P. “Jerry” Franz death?
Gerald P. “Jerry” Franz death on 8 Jun 2019 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gerald P. “Jerry” Franz's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2938995
Longitude: -84.2583008

Family Members:

Parent

Donald P. Franz

(1906 - 1983)

Isabel M. Clemens Franz

(1914 - 1995)

Spouse

Rita M. Warnimont Franz

(1941 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverview Memory Gardens
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2938995, -84.2583008

2. Rohn Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2963982, -84.2643967

3. Huse Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2851982, -84.2464981

4. Hohenberger Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2728004, -84.2705994

5. Stykeman-Minsel Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970010, -84.2931180

6. Hire Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -84.2956009

7. Parry Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2230988

8. Independence Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2980995, -84.3019028

9. Peter Cemetery
Jewell, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3291626, -84.2569809

10. Brinkman Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2108002

11. Ayersville Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2518500, -84.2883800

12. Old Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2458687, -84.2483139

13. Florida Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3252335, -84.2016220

14. Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2366982, -84.2363968

15. Huston Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3053017, -84.1680984

16. Hill Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2242012, -84.2743988

17. Poplar Ridge Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3596992, -84.2947006

18. Brey Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3534610, -84.1991170

19. Fort Defiance Burial Ground
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2875340, -84.3575200

20. Kahlo Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2789001, -84.3563995

21. Metz-Tittle Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3669014, -84.2857971

22. Presbyterian Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2829850, -84.3591420

23. Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery
Adams Ridge, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3631060, -84.3060610

24. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3702100, -84.2291200