Joseph Edward Franck, 73, of Bellefontaine passed away at 8:47 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 27, 1950, a son of the late Robert Edward Franck and Mary Kathrine (McKenna) Franck.
On October 23, 1991, Joe married Julie Ann (Williams) Franck in Jackson Center, Ohio and she survives, along with four children, Amy (Rhandy) Robinson, Eric (Kelly) Kauffman, Jason (Irene) Franck, and Paula (Todd) Hollinger; eight grandchildren, Dylan (Tatum Reprogle) Robinson, Devin (Maya Maxwell) Robinson, Evan Kauffman, Kara (Chloe Crabtree) Kauffman, Brice Kauffman, Lefin Pharis, Clayton Hollinger, and Nora Hollinger; a sister, Kathie (Dr. Henry) Roenigk; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe had worked at Siemen’s in Bellefontaine, as a foreman, for over 20 years. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, doing yard work and fishing, especially at Rainbow Lake with his family. Joe loved coaching his kids’ youth teams, attending his grandkid’s sporting events, and hosting Ohio State Buckeyes game watching parties.
Visitation will be from 3-5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 321 N. Main Street in Bellefontaine, where Pastor April Phillips will officiate a memorial service at 5:30 p.m. The family requests that guests in attendance wear casual, or Ohio State Buckeye, attire.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, is honored to serve the Franck family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.