Rolf Franz, born on February 24, 1937 to Erich Franz and Hertha Feuerstake in Aschersleben, Germany passed away peacefully in Boca Raton, Florida on October 9, 2021 with his loving wife, Godelieve and his beloved dog Capone by his side.
Having studied the hotel industry in Geneva, Switzerland, Rolf eventually came to the United States via Canada to pursue new adventures and fortunes. He traveled all over the U.S.A. and eventually established a life in the Chicago area where he married and had two lovely children, Caroline and Thomas. Rolf remarried Godelieve Devloo of Roeselare, Belgium in 1993, his current wife of nearly 30 years.
Rolf was always hard working and a man of many talents. Many remember him as a passionate golf and tennis player with a hidden musical voice that would sometimes unexpectedly surprise party guests – when Rolf would belt out a favorite tune from Rudolf Schock out of the blue. He was most known to his friends and family for his boy-like charm and charisma, having the ability to make even strangers feel at ease as if he knew them for years. We will never forget his natural, hearty laugh and ability to make anyone laugh along with him at a moment’s notice. He passionately enjoyed sports, music and traveling.
Rolf courageously fought illness throughout the last years of his life. His wife was lovingly by his side through these hard times giving him equal support to match his courage. He is now in a better place looking at us from Heaven above in peace and free of pain. His presence in our lives made us better and he will be forever missed.
Rolf is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Godelieve Devloo-Franz; his son and wife, Thomas & Jennifer Franz; his daughter and husband, Caroline Franz & Benito Mendez; his step-son and wife, Steven & Deanna Devloo; his sister, Jutta & Helmut Herv; his seven grandchildren, Sienna, Madeline, Owen, Olivia, Steven, Juliana, his godchild Christian and many loving nieces and nephews from the Devloo & Herz families.
Rolf will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
• Due to current pandemic restrictions, services will be private. As Rolf loved animals, wildlife and nature in lieu of flowers donations may be made in Rolf’s memory to The Nature Conservancy and IFAW (rescues & protects animals and the places we call home)
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