Franklin McFarland Esterly Sr.

Franklin McFarland Esterly Sr.,89, entered eternal rest on Monday, March 15, 2021, in Orlando, Florida. Born September 29, 1931 in Reading, PA he was the cherished son to the late James Benjamin Esterly and

Florence Mary (Knauer) Esterly.

Franklin proudly served in the U.S. Air Force as a Technical Sergeant (TSgt), honorably serving his country for 20 years until his retirement in 1972.

Franklin's spirit will be carried on by his sister Charlotte (Esterly) Schwartz; his 9 adult children Franklin M. Esterly Jr. (Nancy), Lorraine Collier (Benny), Vincent Esterly, Bonita Bowers, Peter Esterly (Jennifer), Mary Stubblebine (Ron), Deborah Rowe (Coby), Ruth Natole (Todd), and Rebekah Wunderlich (Jayme). Franklin also leaves behind 30 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren to cherish his memory.

In addition to his parents, Franklin was greeted in heaven by his beloved wife of 71 years, Sarah Jane Esterly; whom predeceased him on January 14, 2021.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate Franklin's life on Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Theo C. Auman Inc., 247 Penn St., Reading, PA 19601. Funeral service will promptly commence in the funeral home at 11:00 AM. A graveside committal will immediately follow at Berks County Memorial Gardens, 201 Evansville Rd, Fleetwood, PA 19522.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.TheoCAuman.com for the Esterly family.