Lynn A. Franke

Lynn A. Franke, 68, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020, at his residence, his death was unexpected.

He was born on March 20, 1952, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Delmar Franke and the late Esther (Hunsicker) Franke. Lynn was united in marriage to Elizabeth “Liz” Orrick on February 26, 1972 and she survives.

Lynn was employed at BF Goodrich in Woodburn for 45 years before his retirement.

He loved his family and grandchildren very much…. Lynn and his family enjoyed spending time at Hamilton Lake. Lynn was an avid IU basketball fan, and a huge Indianapolis Colts fan. He had a quiet and easy going personality.

Lynn is survived by his wife, Liz Franke of Monroeville, Indiana; daughter, Melissa (Tim) McMahon of Monroeville, Indiana; son, Brandon (Danielle) Franke of Land O’Lakes, Florida; sister, Joyce (Don) Schuller of Fremont, Indiana; sister, Karen (Ray) Church of Valparaiso, Indiana; and five grandchildren, MacKenzie, Emma, and Lauren McMahon; Nicholas Kleoppel and Addison Franke.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2020, at St. John Lutheran Church – Bingen with Rev. Peter Brock officiating. Burial will follow in Monroeville Memorial Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church on Thursday.

Preferred memorials can be given to Alzheimer’s Research or Wyneken Lutheran School.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes – Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville, Indiana.