Lewis R Frantz
May 13, 1933 ~ December 17, 2020
Born in: Canal Township, Pennsylvania
Lewis "Dick" R. Frantz, Jr, 87, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at UPMC Hamot in Erie.Born May 13, 1933 in Canal Township, Dick was the son of the late Lewis R. and Helen Wygant Frantz Sr. He was married to Patricia E. McKinley on July 3, 1951 and she preceded him in death.Dick retired in 1989 from Joy Manufacturing where he worked as an assemblyman for 23 years. He and his wife, Patt, were the owners of Seneca Dairy Isle and Frantz Trading Post. He was also a member of Myrtle Lodge #316, the New Castle Consistory, the Valley of Oil City, and the Rainbow Sportsman's Club. He enjoyed golfing, was a master woodcarver, liked bowling, traveling, and playing cards.Left to cherish his memory are his two sons, Lewis R. Frantz III of Franklin and Raymond A. Frantz (Kathy) of Greenville; his two daughters, Deborah S. Covington of Franklin and Rebecca "Becky" L. Moore of Oil City; his six grandchildren, Jay Covington (Tori), Michael Moore, Zachary Covington, Bradley Moore (Kristy), Ryan Covington, and Jacob Frantz; and his fifteen great-grandchildren, Mariah (Travis), Noah, Camryn, Asher, Rowyn, Maddie, Casey, Cody, Althea, Jasmine, Jade, Piper, Quinn, Paisley and Maverick. He is also survived by his two sisters-in-law, Lilian Daugherty of Franklin and Dorothy McKinley of Denver, CO.In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela M. Barnes, and his son-in-law, Dale Moore.As per the family's request, services will be private and held at the convenience of Dick's family. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Oil City First Church of God - 11 East 8th Street, Oil City PA 16301 and/or the Sugarcreek United Methodist Church - c/o Sarah Schwegler, 621 Buttermilk Hill Road, Franklin PA 16323.The Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements.To send cards or online condolences, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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Dick will be tremendously missed by all who knew him. When him and aunt Mary and uncle Don Miller got together we always had a blast.
My condolences to the Frantz family. Dick hired me to work at the SENECA DAIRY ISLE. It was my first job ever. I couldn’t have asked for any better bosses than he and Patt. Dick will be greatly missed by all that knew him. RIP Dick.
Thinking of your family in this sad time . Betty ,Jim Snyder and Clara Egan
Sympathies to Mr. Frantz family and friends.
I worked with Dick for many years as well as served together on the negotiating committee for our union. Dick will be missed The family is in my prayers.
I will surely miss Uncle Dick. Barbie’s and My heart and prayers go out to the family. Really sorry we can’t be there with you.
My memories of Dick go back 48 years when he was one of the foremost supporters of the Cranberry High School Wrestling program. He saw his son excel to become CHS’s first state wrestling champion. His late daughter, Pam, was a classmate of mine. My condolences to the entire Frantz family at this time of loss. A sprig of Acacia is a fitting remembrance. So mote it be.
Ray and family, My condolences on your recent loss. Although I never met him, after reading about his life and knowing Ray, I feel as if I had. With sympathy, Ken ‘Teke’ Brannon
We send our deepest sympathy to all of you. Dick was a very kind and generous man. He will be missed and remembered in our memories and hearts forever. God bless. Rick and Rindi Miller