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Russell ‘Russ’ E. Franz
12/13/1914 — 05/03/2003
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Utica, New York
Russell ‘Russ’ E. Franz
Russell Russ E. Franz, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on May 3, 2003. Russ was born to Walter and Jennie Franz December 13, 1914 in Utica, New York. He married Irene Mae Camp on February 10, 1940. Russ and Irene and oldest son Gary moved to Richland in 1944 with Dupont to work at Hanford. He worked as a Power Supervisor and before retirement in 1977 he worked as a scheduler and planner for N Reactor. They spent many years fishing and camping with family and friends. Irene passed away in November of 1970.
Russ met June Girvan and they married in April of 1972. Russ and June traveled with the Caravaners to group gatherings and fishing trips. June passed away October 8, 1998.
He will be missed for his great sense of humor, teasing nature and his love of sharing his garden with friends and family. His joys in life were his family, fishing, gardening and cooking. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Richland since 1956 and Central United Protestant Church since the 1953.
Russ is survived by his brothers Raymond and Donald Franz; son Gary Franz and his wife Pat; their children Chris Franz his wife Jennifer and great-grandson Benjamin; Debbie Cox; Loren Franz; daughter Gail Poynor and her husband John; their children Corey Poynor and his wife Joanne and great-granddaughters Lynn Backer, Whitney Poynor, Brooke Poynor; Ray Poynor and his wife Melanie, great-grandson Jacob Poynor and great-grandbaby due in December; son Rudy; his children Dustin Franz and his wife Kara, great-grandchildren Cassie and Cody; Jason Franz and Teresa and great-grandson Drake; Junes son Ed Girvan and his wife Sandy; their children Ronda and Eva Buck; grandchildren Kayla and Justin Buck.
Russ was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Ruth Hofmeister, brothers Herman, Robert, Richard, Willard, Roger and Walter.
Visitation will be at the funeral home Thursday May 8, from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2003, at Einans Funeral Home with graveside services following at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland.
In Lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Central United Protestant Church, 1124 Stevens Drive, Richland WA 99352, Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice, 2108 West Entiat Ave, Kennewick WA 99336, or the Richland Lodge # 283 F&AM, 412 Thayer Dr., Richland, WA 99352.
It was my pleasure to have known Russ personally for about 50 years, both on the job at Hanford and as a member of Central United Protestant Church.
Gail and family,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time. Gail and I have been good friends since high school and have stayed in touch through the years. Russ always had a special place in my heart and we shared Christmas greetings all of these years. The last time I saw him was just a few years ago and he was still the same kind, gentle, gracious man I remember. My husband, George was very impressed by him. We will all miss Russ, but will always remember the good times.
I remember Russ like a lot of others do. Always with a beaming smile and a positive outlook on life. I know he cared a great deal for his family and the families that have grown from his own family.
For Mr. Franz life was always fish on and another day of wonder and adventure. His presence will be missed but his spirit remains with us all.
Art Bruce
My wife and I have been fondly acquainted with Russ Franz since he married a long-time friend of ours, June Girvan. At the time, we recognized that June would have had to search long and hard to find a finer partner with whom to spend their remaining years. To us, they were an almost perfect match. Russ was a selfless, giving man who took good care of June in her sickness and was helpfull to any who needed help. Not only will he be missed by his loving family, he will also be missed by his has many friends. Our heartfelt sympathy to his family.
Dear Franz Families:
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Gary & Janis Behymer
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Russell ‘Russ’ E. Franz