He was a huge Chicago Bears football fan throughout his life. He loved game nights with his family, especially Euchre. He enjoyed fishing and was avid collector of baseball cards.
He is survived by his wife, Amanda Franklin; his father Duane (Kathy) Baker and his family; his mother Bonnie Fischer; his siblings, Tina Brock, John Fischer; his step sister, Marsha Link; his children, Jennifer Molina, Lisa Molina, Olivia (Danny) Franklin, Steven Franklin; step-sons, Seth Pearson and Xayne Blair; his six grandchildren, Chance, Evelyn, Adalyn, Sofia, Leo, and Carter; his fur babies Emma and Lacey.
A Celebration of Life will be at Emmanuel Lutheran Church on October 17th, 2026, at 11:00 am. More details about the event will be announced at a later date.
