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Franklin O. Schlegel

June 29, 1938 - October 8, 2018
Visitation
St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church - Beaver Dam
300 West St.
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Saturday 10/13, 9:00 am - 10:50 am
Service
Highland Memory Gardens, Beaver Dam
W9782 Hwy. 151
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
920-887-8858 |
Saturday 10/13
St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church - Beaver Dam
300 West St.
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Saturday 10/13, 11:00 am
St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church - Beaver Dam
300 West St.
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Saturday 10/13

Franklin Otto Schlegel, age 80, died Monday, October 8, 2018 at Clearview Health and Rehabilitation Center in Juneau. Visitation for Franklin will be at St. Stephen’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Funeral services will follow at church on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Paul Stratman officiating. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens in the Town of Trenton, Dodge County, Wisconsin. Franklin was born on June 29, 1938, at home, to the late Art and Erna (Witt) Schlegel and later graduated from Waupun High School. On November 7, 1959, he was united in marriage with Shirley Wolc at St. John’s Ev Lutheran Church in the Town of Trenton. Franklin was a farmer in the Fox Lake area in his early years and then worked at the Dodge County Highway Department until his retirement. He enjoyed playing cards, chatting with people, and watching westerns. Franklin was a huge Packer, Brewer and Badger fan. Survivors include his four children and their families, Kevin (Trish) Schlegel of Colorado and their family, Ashley (Henry) Thomas and their son Nico, as well as Austin, Dakota and Noah Schlegel; Greg (Dianne) Schlegel of Georgia and their family, Eric and Abigail Schlegel; Jeff (Sheila) Schlegel of Beaver Dam, and their family, Kayla Schlegel and Myah (Jacob) Bruins; and Melissa (Brent) Uttech of Beaver Dam and their family, Alexis, Shelby, Kaiser, and Cooper Uttech; other relatives and friends. Franklin was preceded in death by his father, Art; his mother, Erna; his stepfather, Sam Buchanan; and his wife, Shirley in 2004. If desired, memorials may be made in Franklin O. Schlegel’s name to St. Stephen’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam.

Visitation
St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church - Beaver Dam
300 West St.
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Map
Saturday 10/13, 9:00 am - 10:50 am
Service
Highland Memory Gardens, Beaver Dam
W9782 Hwy. 151
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
920-887-8858 | Map
Saturday 10/13
St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church - Beaver Dam
300 West St.
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Map
Saturday 10/13, 11:00 am
St. Stephen's Ev. Lutheran Church - Beaver Dam
300 West St.
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Map
Saturday 10/13

Franklin Otto Schlegel, age 80, died Monday, October 8, 2018 at Clearview Health and Rehabilitation Center in Juneau. Visitation for Franklin will be at St. Stephen’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Funeral services will follow at church on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. withContinue Reading

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John and Carol Zuleger left a message on October 10, 2018:
Our sincere condolences to the entire family, especially Jeff and Sheila. Your father was always fun to engage in conversation at the gas pumps while he worked at the highway shop. Such a nice guy. May your memories comfort you during this difficult time.
Brenda and Bob Meyer left a message on October 9, 2018:
Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Our sympathy.
Donald Wolc left a message on October 9, 2018:
I will be thinking of his family on this sad times. Wish I could be there with you but my daughter Cassandra is getting married on Saturday the 13. Prayers will be sent to you. Franklin and Shirley was my god parents. Donald Wolc Jr.
Koepsell Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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