In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Conservation Department. Beloved husband of Janet Franke; dearest son of Melba Beard Byler and the late Earle Herman Franke; loving father of Nicole R. (Steven) Griesenauer and Travis H. (Lindsey) Franke; cherished grandfather of Cody and Haily Griesenauer, Tyler and Madison Franke; dear brother of Diane (Russell) Tibbles, Earle W. (Suzanne) Franke, Keith (Danica) Byler and Elisa Byler; dear son-in-law of Donald and Vivian Riley Brase; dearest brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle and cherished friend to many. Mr. Franke was an avid hunter and held the #1 seat for the Grandfather of the Year fourteen years running. He was owner/operator of Carry-All Coporation in St. Peters, Missouri for 27 years. Mr. Franke served in the U.S. Navy. from November 1964 to November 1966.