Surrounded by loved ones, peacefully after a lengthy illlness, on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 90 years of age. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Zippmann) for 63 years. Loving & devoted father of Eva (Ron) Koster, Marion (Jim) Kew, Alice, Victor, Marlon and the late Philip (November 1979). Grandpa of Travis and Callie Koster. Franz was predeceased by his siblings; Hans, Michael and Maria and his mother-in-law Helene Zippmann. He was an uncle to many nieces, a nephew and their families. Franz retired from C.G.E. in 1986 after 25 years of service as a machinist. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm followed by a funeral service at 1:00 pm on Monday, June 20, 2016 at CHIRST LUTHERAN CURCH, 463 Highland Road. Interment to take place at Highland Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to COMSTOCK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 356 Rubidge Street. If so desired, memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.comstockfuneralhome.com