Leroy Henry Franke

Leroy Henry Franke

April 01, 1940 - August 04, 2023

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MADISON - Leroy Henry Franke, age 83, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Cedarhurst of Madison. He was born on April 1, 1940, in Waterloo, Ill., the son of Paul and Luita (Nieman) Franke.


Leroy graduated from Madison East High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1958-1962.  He married Joyce Grob on Dec. 9, 1961, at Hope Lutheran Church.  He was a father to three wonderful sons, all of whom attended Monona Grove Schools.


Leroy worked as a newspaper pressman for Madison Newspapers for 44 years retiring in 2003. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 248. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time at the cabin up north near the Town of Barnes.


Leroy is survived by his wife, Joyce; sons, Scott (Laurie) Franke, Dale (Lisa) Franke and Todd (Tracy) Franke; sister, Verda Hesse; wonderful grandchildren, Melissa (Zack) Reithmeyer, Lauren Franke (Bill Gross), Paul Franke, Lee Franke, Darbie (Joe) Root, Rowan Franke and Dylan Drinkwater; and several great-grandbabies. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Luita Franke; and one brother and one sister.


Per Leroy's wishes there will be no formal services. He was a wonderful loving man.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420


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Doug Gehrke
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My sincere condolences to Joyce and the entire Franke family. Leroy always had a smile for everyone and he had a great sense of humor.
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Elissa Hanson
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To Aunt Joyce, Scott, Dale, and Todd: Reid and I send our sympathies. I remember Uncle Lee wrapping his arms around Pam and I and giving us a big bear hug when Dad died. That felt so good. Lots of other good memories too. God Bless, Elissa
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Sherri Erickson
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While working with Leroy at Madison Newspapers there was always a good joke, a good laugh and fun times. He lit up the room with his presence. We remember him fondly for his kindness and great smile and a jokester like no other. To Joyce and his sons and families, I'm so sorry for your loss. He lives forever through you in your hearts. He will truly be missed. Dan and Sherri Erickson
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Jenean Galvan
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My condolences to Joyce and the entire Franke family. Thoughts and prayers as you continue through the days ahead. Jenean (Franke) Galvan
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Danielle Breidung Quat
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Dearest Franke Family, I understand that Leroy was one of my grandfather Keith's dearest friends. Hopefully, the two of them have reunited in the afterlife. Sending you comfort and peace during this time of loss and transition. -Danielle Breidung Quat

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