FRANZ, Ken
Posted: March 24th, 2023
Ken Franz1946 – 2023
Kenneth Allan Franz, loving husband of Terry Culver Franz, passed away in Lethbridge on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the age of 76 years.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Bethel Evangelical Free Church, 504 – 3 Avenue, Vauxhall on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. Burial to follow at the Vauxhall Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com.
Besides his loving wife Terry, he is survived by his siblings Doris Franz, Lloyd Franz and Ray (Kathy) Franz all of Lethbridge; in-laws Linda Andruschak of Barnwell, Willie Andruschak of Brooks, Dianne (Gary) Secrist of Enchant, Rhonda Culver of Medicine Hat, Joanne (Keith) Olson of Coaldale, Jack (Kathleen) Culver of Sparwood, British Columbia, Jerry (Daralee) Culver of Medicine Hat, Rocky (Michelle) Culver of Lethbridge, Samantha (Randy) Colmer of Sparwood, British Columbia, Ronda Culver of Lethbridge and Tracey Culver of Langley, British Columbia. He is also survived by his 28 nephews, nieces and their families.
Ken was predeceased by his parents Jacob and Margaret Franz; brother-in-law Jim Culver.
He was born on October 3, 1946 in Taber, but lived the majority of his life between Vauxhall and Retlaw, where he met his wife of forty four years, Terry Culver Franz. In 1970, Ken began working for Vauxhall Foods, now Prairie Gold Produce, only leaving his position as a Production Manager after his stroke in 2009. Even after his time away from the plant, his relationships with his previous coworkers remained steadfast. Following his stroke, Ken and Terry travelled to Halifax, Nova Scotia to attend Dalhousie University’s Aphasia Program. This attributed to Ken’s ability to continue living a very fulfilling life. Throughout the years he enjoyed competing in black powder shooting, listening to ZZ Top and contributing to the Retlaw Historical Society including his countless dedicated hours to the restoration of the Retlaw Union/United Church.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ken’s name may be made directly to the Retlaw Historical Society, in care of Box 25, Vauxhall, Alberta T0K 2K0.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778