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Richard E. Franke

June 9, 1938 — March 27, 2022

Lancaster

Lancaster – Richard E. Franke, 83, died March 27, 2022 at Fairfield Medical Center.

Richard was a member of the Lancaster Old Car Club.

He is survived by his children Kristen Franke and Tim Franke; his grandchildren; brothers Charles, Gary, Norman (Sharron) Jr, and Rod Franke; niece Cathy French; and nephews Doug and Dusty Franke, and Jason Hines.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents Norman Franke, Sr. and Cathleen (Osborne) Franke; daughter Kimberly Franke; and siblings Shirley French and Mick Franke.

A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, 405 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, from 4-6 PM.

To send an online condolence, and sign the guestbook, please visit www.funeralhome.com.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Richard E. Franke, please visit our flower store.

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Friday, April 1, 2022

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