Roland (Butch) Franklin, 81, passed away on September 19, 2023. Butch was born on March 6, 1942 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Ralph and Dorothy Franklin. He worked construction for 22 and a half years, and drove semi for 18 years never missing a day of work. Survived by his wife of 59 years Ida (Imbody) Franklin, three sons, Randy, Rob, Ron, seven grandchildren, Drew (Stacy), Chelsa (Joey), Jorden (Ian), Aslee, Hannah, Maddie, Cooper, six great-grandchildren, sister Bonnie Fisher, and many nieces and nephews. Butch was preceded in death by sisters, Barb Axson, Bev Ott, brothers Raymond, Barry and Roger. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sloanandsonsfuneralhome.com for the Franklin family.
