George W. Franta of Forest Lake, MN
Date of Birth: December 2, 1919
Date of Death: December 19, 2009
Retired Whirlpool Employee, age 90 of Forest Lake, passed away on December19, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, W.J. and Mary; brother, Ernest; sister, Albina Saumer. Survived by wife of 63 years, Vivian; children, Bill (Helen), Jim (Cathy), Kathy (Dean) Larson, Joan (John) Grobe, Wally (Carol), Dan (Mary), Sue (Mark) Brewer, Mary (Tom) Gessner and John (Jo) Franta; 18 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Regina (Robert) Reiser; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation & Mass of Christian Burial
Visitation 2-6 PM Sunday, Dec. 27th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake and continuing Monday 9 AM – 10 AM at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Monday, Dec. 28th at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Memorials to St. Peter’s School Endowment.
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Dear Jim, Cathy, Emily and Ksty
Our love and prayers during this difficult time!!
What a great life your dad/grandpa had with such wonderful children and grandchildren to share it with!!
Our deepest sympathy!!!
love, Tammy, Ken, Melissa and Erik
Dear Franta Family,
Please know that our hearts and prayers are focused on each of you at this significant time. Sending you our love and sincere condolences.
May God Bless You,
Joan, Ian and Melinda Dale
Dear Dan and Family,
I wish you and your family my condolences.
Dear Jim and Cathy,
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your dad, Jim.
Our thoughts are with you, Cathy, Emily, Katy, and your family at this time.
God Bless…
Love,
Candy and “Mick”