Erwin F. Franzen Dies at 83
The father of a Chesterton resident, Erwin F. Franzen, "Erv," of Valparaiso, died Monday, May 26, 2003 at Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Harbor Light Hospice Service. He was 83.
He was born May 27, 1919 in Palisade, Minnesota, the son of Emil and Jennie Franzen, who preceded him in death.
In June 1946 he married Norma Carolina Julian, who preceded him in death after 49 years of marriage.
He is survived by three sons, Glenn (Young) of Valparaiso, Eric (Donna) of Breckenridge, Colo. and Stuart (Susan) of Chesterton; grandchildren, Leon (Alison), Brian, Sara, Todd, Chris, Jeff, Katy, Greg; a great grandchild, Julian and many dear friends and neighbors.
He was a resident of Valparaiso for the past 28 years. After graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1940, Erv worked at several steel companies including Republic Steel and A. Finkl and Sons. He had served as Superintendent and Plant Manager and eventually became a national consultant for electric furnaces and the making of stainless steel. He held several patents over his career that focused on the production of steel and other interests.
An avid golfer, Erv belonged to several country clubs, including Olympia Fields and Valparaiso Country Club. He purchased a home north of Valparaiso which actually had a private golf course. That location was his joy in his retirement years. He enjoyed fishing and had owned several boats on Lake Michigan over the years. Erv and Norma played bridge in local bridge clubs and with friends and relatives.
A funeral service is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso. Interment will be at Kimball Cemetery.
Visitation is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Moeller Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Phone: 1-800-708-7644 or visit the website at www.michaeljfox.org
[Obituary Source: Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; May 29, 2003]
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Erwin F. "Erv" Franzen
Valparaiso
Erwin F. Franzen "Erv", age 83 years, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, May 26, 2003 at Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Harbor Light Hospice Service. Born on May 27, 1919 in Palisade, Minnesota, to Emil and Jennie Franzen. Erv married Norma Carolina Julian in June of 1946 and raised their family in Lansing, IL. A resident of Valparaiso for the past 28 years, he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Norma. After graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1940, Erv worked at several steel companies including Republic Steel and A. Finkl and Sons. He had served as Superintendent and Plant Manager and eventually became a national consultant for electric furnaces and the making of stainless steel. He held several patents over his career that focused on the production of steel and other interests. An avid golfer, Erv belonged to several Country Clubs, including Olympia Fields and Valparaiso Country Club. He purchased a home north of Valparaiso which actually had a private golf course. That location was his joy in his retirement years. Erv enjoyed fishing and had owned several boats on Lake Michigan over the years. Erv and Norma played bridge in local bridge clubs and with friends and relatives. Survived by three sons, Glenn (Young) of Valparaiso, Eric (Donna) of Breckenridge, Colorado and Stuart (Susan) of Chesterton; grandchildren: Leon (Alison), Brian, Sara, Todd, Chris, Jeff, Katy, Greg and great-grandchild, Julian; and many dear friends and neighbors.
Funeral service Saturday, 10:30 AM at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd. Valparaiso, with burial at Kimball Cemetery. Visitation Friday 4:00 to 8:00 PM. angelcrestinc.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Phone: 1-800-708-7644 or website, www.michaeljfox.org
[Obituary Source: The Times, Munster, Lake County, Indiana; May 28 and 29, 2003]
The father of a Chesterton resident, Erwin F. Franzen, "Erv," of Valparaiso, died Monday, May 26, 2003 at Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Harbor Light Hospice Service. He was 83.
He was born May 27, 1919 in Palisade, Minnesota, the son of Emil and Jennie Franzen, who preceded him in death.
In June 1946 he married Norma Carolina Julian, who preceded him in death after 49 years of marriage.
He is survived by three sons, Glenn (Young) of Valparaiso, Eric (Donna) of Breckenridge, Colo. and Stuart (Susan) of Chesterton; grandchildren, Leon (Alison), Brian, Sara, Todd, Chris, Jeff, Katy, Greg; a great grandchild, Julian and many dear friends and neighbors.
He was a resident of Valparaiso for the past 28 years. After graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1940, Erv worked at several steel companies including Republic Steel and A. Finkl and Sons. He had served as Superintendent and Plant Manager and eventually became a national consultant for electric furnaces and the making of stainless steel. He held several patents over his career that focused on the production of steel and other interests.
An avid golfer, Erv belonged to several country clubs, including Olympia Fields and Valparaiso Country Club. He purchased a home north of Valparaiso which actually had a private golf course. That location was his joy in his retirement years. He enjoyed fishing and had owned several boats on Lake Michigan over the years. Erv and Norma played bridge in local bridge clubs and with friends and relatives.
A funeral service is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso. Interment will be at Kimball Cemetery.
Visitation is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Moeller Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Phone: 1-800-708-7644 or visit the website at www.michaeljfox.org
[Obituary Source: Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; May 29, 2003]
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Erwin F. "Erv" Franzen
Valparaiso
Erwin F. Franzen "Erv", age 83 years, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, May 26, 2003 at Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Harbor Light Hospice Service. Born on May 27, 1919 in Palisade, Minnesota, to Emil and Jennie Franzen. Erv married Norma Carolina Julian in June of 1946 and raised their family in Lansing, IL. A resident of Valparaiso for the past 28 years, he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Norma. After graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1940, Erv worked at several steel companies including Republic Steel and A. Finkl and Sons. He had served as Superintendent and Plant Manager and eventually became a national consultant for electric furnaces and the making of stainless steel. He held several patents over his career that focused on the production of steel and other interests. An avid golfer, Erv belonged to several Country Clubs, including Olympia Fields and Valparaiso Country Club. He purchased a home north of Valparaiso which actually had a private golf course. That location was his joy in his retirement years. Erv enjoyed fishing and had owned several boats on Lake Michigan over the years. Erv and Norma played bridge in local bridge clubs and with friends and relatives. Survived by three sons, Glenn (Young) of Valparaiso, Eric (Donna) of Breckenridge, Colorado and Stuart (Susan) of Chesterton; grandchildren: Leon (Alison), Brian, Sara, Todd, Chris, Jeff, Katy, Greg and great-grandchild, Julian; and many dear friends and neighbors.
Funeral service Saturday, 10:30 AM at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd. Valparaiso, with burial at Kimball Cemetery. Visitation Friday 4:00 to 8:00 PM. angelcrestinc.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Phone: 1-800-708-7644 or website, www.michaeljfox.org
[Obituary Source: The Times, Munster, Lake County, Indiana; May 28 and 29, 2003]
Erwin F. Franzen Dies at 83
The father of a Chesterton resident, Erwin F. Franzen, "Erv," of Valparaiso, died Monday, May 26, 2003 at Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Harbor Light Hospice Service. He was 83.
He was born May 27, 1919 in Palisade, Minnesota, the son of Emil and Jennie Franzen, who preceded him in death.
In June 1946 he married Norma Carolina Julian, who preceded him in death after 49 years of marriage.
He is survived by three sons, Glenn (Young) of Valparaiso, Eric (Donna) of Breckenridge, Colo. and Stuart (Susan) of Chesterton; grandchildren, Leon (Alison), Brian, Sara, Todd, Chris, Jeff, Katy, Greg; a great grandchild, Julian and many dear friends and neighbors.
He was a resident of Valparaiso for the past 28 years. After graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1940, Erv worked at several steel companies including Republic Steel and A. Finkl and Sons. He had served as Superintendent and Plant Manager and eventually became a national consultant for electric furnaces and the making of stainless steel. He held several patents over his career that focused on the production of steel and other interests.
An avid golfer, Erv belonged to several country clubs, including Olympia Fields and Valparaiso Country Club. He purchased a home north of Valparaiso which actually had a private golf course. That location was his joy in his retirement years. He enjoyed fishing and had owned several boats on Lake Michigan over the years. Erv and Norma played bridge in local bridge clubs and with friends and relatives.
A funeral service is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso. Interment will be at Kimball Cemetery.
Visitation is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Moeller Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Phone: 1-800-708-7644 or visit the website at www.michaeljfox.org
[Obituary Source: Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; May 29, 2003]
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Erwin F. "Erv" Franzen
Valparaiso
Erwin F. Franzen "Erv", age 83 years, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, May 26, 2003 at Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Harbor Light Hospice Service. Born on May 27, 1919 in Palisade, Minnesota, to Emil and Jennie Franzen. Erv married Norma Carolina Julian in June of 1946 and raised their family in Lansing, IL. A resident of Valparaiso for the past 28 years, he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Norma. After graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1940, Erv worked at several steel companies including Republic Steel and A. Finkl and Sons. He had served as Superintendent and Plant Manager and eventually became a national consultant for electric furnaces and the making of stainless steel. He held several patents over his career that focused on the production of steel and other interests. An avid golfer, Erv belonged to several Country Clubs, including Olympia Fields and Valparaiso Country Club. He purchased a home north of Valparaiso which actually had a private golf course. That location was his joy in his retirement years. Erv enjoyed fishing and had owned several boats on Lake Michigan over the years. Erv and Norma played bridge in local bridge clubs and with friends and relatives. Survived by three sons, Glenn (Young) of Valparaiso, Eric (Donna) of Breckenridge, Colorado and Stuart (Susan) of Chesterton; grandchildren: Leon (Alison), Brian, Sara, Todd, Chris, Jeff, Katy, Greg and great-grandchild, Julian; and many dear friends and neighbors.
Funeral service Saturday, 10:30 AM at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd. Valparaiso, with burial at Kimball Cemetery. Visitation Friday 4:00 to 8:00 PM. angelcrestinc.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Phone: 1-800-708-7644 or website, www.michaeljfox.org
[Obituary Source: The Times, Munster, Lake County, Indiana; May 28 and 29, 2003]
The father of a Chesterton resident, Erwin F. Franzen, "Erv," of Valparaiso, died Monday, May 26, 2003 at Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Harbor Light Hospice Service. He was 83.
He was born May 27, 1919 in Palisade, Minnesota, the son of Emil and Jennie Franzen, who preceded him in death.
In June 1946 he married Norma Carolina Julian, who preceded him in death after 49 years of marriage.
He is survived by three sons, Glenn (Young) of Valparaiso, Eric (Donna) of Breckenridge, Colo. and Stuart (Susan) of Chesterton; grandchildren, Leon (Alison), Brian, Sara, Todd, Chris, Jeff, Katy, Greg; a great grandchild, Julian and many dear friends and neighbors.
He was a resident of Valparaiso for the past 28 years. After graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1940, Erv worked at several steel companies including Republic Steel and A. Finkl and Sons. He had served as Superintendent and Plant Manager and eventually became a national consultant for electric furnaces and the making of stainless steel. He held several patents over his career that focused on the production of steel and other interests.
An avid golfer, Erv belonged to several country clubs, including Olympia Fields and Valparaiso Country Club. He purchased a home north of Valparaiso which actually had a private golf course. That location was his joy in his retirement years. He enjoyed fishing and had owned several boats on Lake Michigan over the years. Erv and Norma played bridge in local bridge clubs and with friends and relatives.
A funeral service is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso. Interment will be at Kimball Cemetery.
Visitation is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Moeller Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Phone: 1-800-708-7644 or visit the website at www.michaeljfox.org
[Obituary Source: Chesterton Tribune, Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana; May 29, 2003]
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Erwin F. "Erv" Franzen
Valparaiso
Erwin F. Franzen "Erv", age 83 years, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, May 26, 2003 at Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Harbor Light Hospice Service. Born on May 27, 1919 in Palisade, Minnesota, to Emil and Jennie Franzen. Erv married Norma Carolina Julian in June of 1946 and raised their family in Lansing, IL. A resident of Valparaiso for the past 28 years, he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Norma. After graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1940, Erv worked at several steel companies including Republic Steel and A. Finkl and Sons. He had served as Superintendent and Plant Manager and eventually became a national consultant for electric furnaces and the making of stainless steel. He held several patents over his career that focused on the production of steel and other interests. An avid golfer, Erv belonged to several Country Clubs, including Olympia Fields and Valparaiso Country Club. He purchased a home north of Valparaiso which actually had a private golf course. That location was his joy in his retirement years. Erv enjoyed fishing and had owned several boats on Lake Michigan over the years. Erv and Norma played bridge in local bridge clubs and with friends and relatives. Survived by three sons, Glenn (Young) of Valparaiso, Eric (Donna) of Breckenridge, Colorado and Stuart (Susan) of Chesterton; grandchildren: Leon (Alison), Brian, Sara, Todd, Chris, Jeff, Katy, Greg and great-grandchild, Julian; and many dear friends and neighbors.
Funeral service Saturday, 10:30 AM at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd. Valparaiso, with burial at Kimball Cemetery. Visitation Friday 4:00 to 8:00 PM. angelcrestinc.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Phone: 1-800-708-7644 or website, www.michaeljfox.org
[Obituary Source: The Times, Munster, Lake County, Indiana; May 28 and 29, 2003]
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FRANZEN
ERWIN F.
MAY 27, 1919
MAY 26, 2003
NORMA C.
MAR 29, 1925
MAY 25, 1996
WED. JUNE 16, 1946
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