William "Bill" J. Franke

William "Bill" J. Franke, 86, of Angola (Lake James), formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Bill was the owner and operator of Franke Plating Inc. for more than 35 years after retiring in 1995. Bill was a member of the Masons, Scottish Rite, Shriners, Jesters, Angola Elks, TPA, Indiana Association of Metal Finishers, National Association of Metal Finishers, ASM Material Education Foundation, AES Foundation, and Trinity English Lutheran Church. He also attended Purdue University. Surviving are his four sons, Wesley Franke of Angola, Wade (Karen) Franke of Fort Wayne, Wynn (Nicholette (deceased)) Franke of New Caney,Texas and Warren (Lisa) Franke of Roanoke; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one on the way; and sister, Helen E. Cunningham of Tempe, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia M. Franke; daughter, Kellie Marie Franke; and son, William Jeff Franke. Memorial service is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 at Trinity English Lutheran Church, 450 W. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne (IN 46802), with calling one hour prior to service. The Rev. Dr. Kathleen W. Haller officiating. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred memorials to Trinity English Lutheran Church or Shriner's Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa (FL 33607) www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.