Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m., Sunday October 25, 2015, at Memorial Funeral Home, with service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Vera was preceded in death by her late husband, Harold N. Franke and son Robert M. Franke. Survivors include two children Karen Franke, of Columbia and Jim Franke and wife Cindy, of Columbia. Grandchildren; Kristen Franke; Bobby Renick, Angel Renick, Steven Franke, Michael Renick , Emily Franke, and great-grandchild Rylee Renick.
She also leaves a niece Martha Richards(Howard Kurihara) of Renton, WA, and nephew Jeff Wilson, of California. Vera was born August 2, 1929, and married Harold Franke in 1950. Vera was a member of Fairview Methodist Church. She was very active in the University of Missouri Gymnastic Booster Club and volunteered through her church for the Missouri State Show Me Games. Vera was the #1 fan of Ann Gofke’s Teacher’s Pet Drill Team and loved to attend their performances.
Vera loved spending time with her grandchildren and family, she will be missed by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Fairview United Methodist Church 3200 Chapel Hill Rd, Columbia, MO 65203.
