Patricia G. Franz,
75, passed away at her home in Grand Marais overlooking the serene Lake Superior and surrounded by her loving family. She now rests at peace with her Creator.
Patricia was born Oct. 23, 1936, and is remembered for her endless wisdom, grace and unyielding kindness.
She worked at the North Shore Clinic as a nurse, and was a volunteer for the Crisis Center.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle E. Kehrer, and her father, Fabian A. Kehrer.
She is survived by her husband, John R. Franz; two sisters, Sharon M. Zweber and Kathleen K. Jackson; seven children, Diana (Tim) Danielson, Susan (Jerry) Ferguson, Ann Snodie, Leslie (Dean) Marshall, Cynthia (Mike) Breault, Joan (Dan) Dorrain, and Mike (Marcie) Franz; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Patricia was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend whose constant patience and love was always present. Her bright smile will be dearly missed.
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