Franklin Frazier Ewers

Ewers, Franklin F. MADISON-Franklin F. Ewers, age 93, of Madison, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015. He was born on March 22, 1922, in Bishop, Calif., the son of Van Buren and Madeline Ewers. He married Patricia Gelstrup on Dec. 13, 1947, in Viroqua. Franklin served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942 until 1945. He retired in 1986 after a lifetime as a sheet metal worker. Franklin is survived by his children, Karen Nielsen, Ken Ewers, and Doug Ewers (Betty Miller); grandchildren, Lisa (Tim) Gudel and Ryan Ewers; sister, Gaila Sherwood; brother, Al (Dorothy) Ewers; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia; granddaughter, Annette; and sister, Jean. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, with the Rev. Staci Marrese-Wheeler presiding. Burial will be at Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. "Dad, we are so proud of you and you're an inspiration to all. Thanks!" Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420