Charles Franklin obituary: Charles Franklin's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Charles C. Franklin
1943 - 2023
In Memory Of
Charles C. Franklin
1943 - 2023
He was born January 20, 1943, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Charles and Frances (Grigsby) Franklin. Charles was employed by the Goodyear for 38 years, retiring in 2003.
Charles was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 534 of Topeka.
Charles married Patricia Franklin on February 11, 1963 in Kansas City, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his son; Robbie Franklin, father; Charles R. Franklin, mother; Frances Franklin, sister; Charlotte Sharp.
Survivors include his wife; Patricia Franklin, son; Charles R. (Diana) Franklin, daughter; Angela Welsh, son-in-law; Jeffrey Welsh, brother; Randy (Marcia) Franklin, grandchildren Christopher Franklin, Conner Welsh, Tanner Welsh, Alex Franklin, Heath Franklin, nieces; Mary Franklin, Katherine Franklin, nephew; Charlie Franklin.
Charles enjoyed reading, being a MPH Boy Scout Troop 46 Leader, SCUBA diving, boating, water skiing, softball and coached football, wrestling and track at MPH for 14 years. He also loved K-State Football, as well as the Green Bay Packers.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3601 SW. 17th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66604. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka, Kansas. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am with the Rosary being recited at 10:00 am. Memorial contributions may be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1800 SW Stone Ave, Topeka, Kansas 66604, or Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier, Topeka, Kansas 66606.
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He was born January 20, 1943, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Charles and Frances (Grigsby) Franklin. Charles was employed by the Goodyear for 38 years, retiring in 2003.
Charles was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 534 of Topeka.
Charles married Patricia Franklin on February 11, 1963 in Kansas City, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his son; Robbie Franklin, father; Charles R. Franklin, mother; Frances Franklin, sister; Charlotte Sharp.
Survivors include his wife; Patricia Franklin, son; Charles R. (Diana) Franklin, daughter; Angela Welsh, son-in-law; Jeffrey Welsh, brother; Randy (Marcia) Franklin, grandchildren Christopher Franklin, Conner Welsh, Tanner Welsh, Alex Franklin, Heath Franklin, nieces; Mary Franklin, Katherine Franklin, nephew; Charlie Franklin.
Charles enjoyed reading, being a MPH Boy Scout Troop 46 Leader, SCUBA diving, boating, water skiing, softball and coached football, wrestling and track at MPH for 14 years. He also loved K-State Football, as well as the Green Bay Packers.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3601 SW. 17th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66604. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka, Kansas. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am with the Rosary being recited at 10:00 am. Memorial contributions may be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1800 SW Stone Ave, Topeka, Kansas 66604, or Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier, Topeka, Kansas 66606.
To leave a message for the family online, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 9:00am to 10:00am
Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Rosary
Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 10:00am to 10:30am
Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Service
Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 10:30am
Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family