OREGON/STOUGHTON - Herman Franklin, Jr., 82, passed away on February 23, 2025, at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation Center, Stoughton, Wis., where he resided the past two years. He was born on May 6, 1942, to Janie M. (Dash) and Herman Franklin, Sr., in Orangeburg, S.C.

After moving to Madison, Herman had several jobs, at one time, even owning his own car repair business. He also worked at Thorstad Chevrolet, F & H Printing, and the University of Wisconsin Athletic Department.

Herman is survived by his sons, Anthony (Cathy) Franklin, Madison and Bradley Franklin, Oregon; daughter, Ashley Franklin, Madison; brothers, Edward (Deborah) Franklin, Madison, Carl (Vivian) Franklin, Little Rock, Ark., and Allen Franklin, Madison; sister, Norma (Thomas) Stroman, Orangeburg, S.C.; granddaughters, Le'Teasha (Gershon) Franklin-Porter, Madison and Jasmine Franklin, Madison; great-granddaughters, Abigail Franklin-Porter and Jazzlyn Franklin and great- grandson, Judah Franklin-Porter all of Madison, ex-wives, Pauline Wilson, Madison and Sharon Franklin, Madison; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, LeRoy; and a sister, Annie Miller.

According to his wishes, he was cremated. A celebration of life will be held at the Oregon Village Hall, 101 Alpine Parkway, Oregon, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.on Saturday, May 3, 2025

A heartfelt thank you to the care he received at Nazareth Health and Rehabilitation Center and to Agrace HospiceCare for their guidance and support to him and his family the past six months. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Stoughton

Funeral & Cremation Care

1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St.

(608) 873-4590

Herman Franklin Jr.

May 06, 1942 - February 23, 2025

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