Jacky Lee Franz

June 30, 1952 - May 13, 2014

Jacky Lee Franz, 61, of Crystal Falls, died suddenly on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital due to heart failure. He was born June 30, 1952, in Alpha, son of the late Chester Franz and Esther (Fiester) Franz Husar. Jack was a lifelong resident of the area and was a part of the class of 1970 of Crystal Falls Forest Park. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Jack worked for many employers doing construction, logging and mechanic work, most recently for Santi Excavating for a number of years. He was a mechanic and enjoyed tinkering with small engines. He truly was a "Jack of all Trades." He also really enjoyed wheeling-and-dealing. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jack is survived by two daughters, Jen (Tom) Williams of Crystal Falls and Teresa (Wade) Cornelia of Alpha; five grandchildren, Elsie, Audrey, Isaac Williams and Marjia and Damion Cornelia; a brother, Jimmy (Toni Ann) Franz of Crystal Falls; sister, Kathy Salem; nieces, Angie Franz and Lisa (Chum) Bruette; nephews, Josh (Erin) Franz and Dale Franz; and a close friend, Mary Gorges of Crystal Falls. He was preceded in death by his father, Chester Franz; mother, Esther Husar; brother, Louis Franz; and sister, Vicki Harju. There will be a gathering on Friday from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Fortune Lake Bible Camp. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in his memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Jack Franz online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.