January 21, 1937 ~ May 2, 2020
Born in Dusseldorf, Germany, graduated from the university of Aachen. After graduation he worked for the German government in telecommunications as an engineer. He then decided on a program to attend Western Christian University in Texas and a year later took employment as an engineer in San Francisco.
Franz then worked and travelled all over South America. He finished teaching at the University of Georgetown and decided to come to Canada. Franz received his teaching certificate at the U. of S. Franz teaching career spanned 30 years at the Weyburn Comprehensive primarily in the industrial arts retiring in 2002. His impact on students, colleagues, family and friends was immeasurable.
Franz was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing at every opportunity. Franz truly loved spending the winter months in Mexico.
Franz was predeceased by his parents Rudolf and Margarita, his younger brother Walter and his son Markus in 2011.
He leaves to mourn his wife Monika Phillips of Weyburn, brother Gerhard and wife Jan of Coquitlam B.C.as well as numerous friends and acquaintances.
A Graveside Service and Inurnment will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Columbarium, Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, Saskatchewan with Marjorie McLeod CLA officiating.
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