Arthur "Rusty" Franklin

Arthur “Rusty” Franklin, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the age of 68. Rusty is survived by his beloved wife of 16 years, Diane M. Franklin, He is the cherished son of the late Barbara and Joseph "Whitey" Franklin; devoted father of Nicole (Tyler) Morice, Nathan Franklin, Nicholas (Lindsey) Franklin, and stepdaughters, Sarah Koester and Kayla (Austin) MacDonald; the loving grandfather of Raelynn Morice, Colton Morice, Ashlynn Franklin, Bryson Franklin, Aubrey Franklin, and Bennett MacDonald; precious uncle of James French, Olivia and Dustin Dove, Rachel, Jared, and Richard; and dear brother-in-law of Daryl (Mary) Dove, and Dennis (Sheila) Dove. Rusty was also preceded in death by his sister, Robin French. 

Donations can be made to Curing Retinal Blindness, the Nathan Franklin Special Needs Trust, for Rusty’s son, Nathan, who has experienced a traumatic brain injury, masses at St. Paul Catholic Church, or a charity of your choice.