Francis “Fran” Koreltz, age 80, of Woodbury, MN, passed away on November 28, 2022 from complications of multiple health conditions. Fran was born in Eveleth, MN, on February 24, 1942 to Frank and Albena Koreltz, who preceded him in death. Fran was proud of his 36-year career at 3M. An accomplished accordion player since childhood, he led a dance band during his college years. Before the pandemic began, he and Betty traveled extensively throughout the U.S., and made 35+ trips to Laughlin, NV, their “home away from home”. More recently, as his health declined, Fran enjoyed listening to “old time” polka music, working the daily word puzzles in the newspaper, sipping an occasional glass of wine and spending time with his beloved grandchildren.
Survived by his wife of 58 years, Elizabeth “Betty”, sons Steve (Susan), Mike and Tom (Megan), along with cherished grandchildren Kimberly, Adam and Ryan. He will be missed by sisters Judy (Bill) Marko and Mary Beth (Doug) Podpeskar, brother-in-law Jim (Karryn) Pogorelc, close cousin Jeanne (Dave) Elliott, nephews, nieces and many cousins. He was also preceded in death by niece Michelle Marko. Memorial service/Celebration of Life will be held in the spring.
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