Dear Darlene, 
It has been many years since we have seen each other but I have wondered how your life has unfolded.  Though never having  had the privilege of meeting Bob, your commitment to each other and building a family together speaks volumes. May you find comfort in your memories, support in your family and friends, and strength in your faith in the times ahead, Darlene. Prayerfully, your cousin, Mary Ann (Groholski) Klipp

My dad (Bob Nolte) worked with Bob years ago at AO Smith. He loved Bob's sense of humor. We even vacationed together at Rismon's Lodge in northern Wisconsin one summer. My mom and I were very saddened to see the obituary. Our condolences to Darlene and family.

I'm sorry I missed the service (out of town), but I wanted to express my condolences to Darlene and family.  I worked with, and for, Bob for many years beginning at A.O.Smith and going thru Deluxe and eFunds.  Even worked with Darlene oh so long ago.  I'll miss Bob's unique sense of humor.

Darlene and family - I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing.  Bob & I worked together for many years and he became a valued friend.  After he retired, and while I was between jobs, I had the pleasure of golfing with Bob once or twice a week for an entire summer.  I will always cherish those memories.

My sincere condolences - Keith Roberts.

So very sorry for the Franks family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please let us know if we can do anything at all.

Please accept my condolences.  I had the pleasure of working with Bob over the years and he made the work seem like fun.  He was a very nice man with a great smile.

Darlene and family,  we were so sorry to hear about Bob's passing.  He struggled for a long time but always seemed to keep his humor.  We'll remember all the great times.  God bless, Tom & Judy Goepel

My deepest sympathy to Bob's family. I worked many years with him at AOSmith and Deluxe. Enjoyed his humor and frustration on the company golf league and will miss his kind gentle nature. I'm unable to make the service tomorrow but will have him in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Darlene & Family,  Was so shocked today (5-26-14) when Jim Holley called me and informed us that Bob had passed away at such a you age.  I worked with you both for many years at A.O.S.  Bob & John Saletri & I were a great team when we converted the South Carolina and Cleveland, Oh plants over the data systems in Milw.  Our best regards and condolences to you and your family!   Bob  & Marilyn Carson 1398 Calhoun Ave, Ripon, CA 95366   email  = carsonbob@hotmail.com

Bob will be missed by all his Washington Park High School buddies, especially those in the BBWSOGR.

Gerald Quirk
Savannah, GA

Dear Franks family, I was an old high school friend of Bob.  He was truly a great friend.
I will miss him dearly.  My condolences to
all.  With love, Dick and Barb Meteyard

Darlene,  I will keep you and your family in our prayers.  Having worked with Bob (and you) at A. O. Smith Data Systems, I have missed Bob's sense of humor.

Ron Wolf

I was very sorry to hear about Bob's passing and offer Darlene and family my deepest condolences.  We were neighbors and friends. I will miss his sense of humor.

Dennis Gray

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Bob.  We worked together at Deluxe then eFunds for many years.  I had much respect for him.  Sincerely, Sue Pittelkow

OBITUARY

Robert D. Franks

May 4, 1945 – May 21, 2014

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