Frances Rose Kiehl "Punky"

Born September 25, 1932, Frances passed away suddenly on September 16, 2018 a week before her 86th birthday. Born Frances Rose Fletcher and raised in Minneapolis, MN, she moved to Southern California after high school with her best friend, Barbara. Here she met and married Bendix Kiehl. They raised their four sons in La Mirada, CA.

Fran is survived by her sons Bill and Tom, and their wives Diana and Jan; grandchildren Tyler, Karin, Joy, Asa, John, David, and Eben; sister Lucille, nieces and nephews, cousins; Barbara and family, and many good friends. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Ben, and sons Larry and Robert, her brother Jim and sister Dorothy.

As the boys grew, Fran went back to school to earn an Associate's Degree in Accounting. She held many varied accounting jobs for retail and manufacturing companies. Fran had a wonderful time singing and traveling with a Sweet Adeline's group for many years, and volunteering for the La Mirada Theatre as an usher and in the gift shop. Fran continued to live in her La Mirada home until two years ago when she moved to Westminster Terrace Apartments close to her son Bill and his family. She was very happy there with time for books, family, friends, and her faith.

Fran will be greatly missed but is now with the Lord. Memorial Service at Westminster Memorial Park, Saturday, October 20th at 12 Noon.

Arrangements under the direction of Westminster Memorial Park, 14801 Beach Blvd. Westminster, CA 92683. (714) 893-2421