Obituary of William R. Frantz

Mr. William R. Frantz, 78, of 806 Main St. Conneautville, died unexpectedly Thursday morning September 2, 2010 at the Meadville Medical Center. Mr. Frantz was born on September 16, 1931 in Titusville, a son of the late Arthur and Minnie Woodcock Frantz. He was married to Barbara Stroup on Sept. 20, 1955 at Buells Corners. Mr. Frantz was retired from the former Hasbrouck Salvage in Titusville. He had also been employed at National Fuel for over 20 years and Marsh Gauge Pole. He enjoyed fishing; feeding wild birds; and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Frantz is survived by his wife of Conneautville; six children, Delbert Frantz and his wife Christine of Paulbo, WA, Joseph Frantz and his companion Ann of Frenchtown, Rick Frantz and his wife Betsy of Meadville, Scott Frantz and his companion Elaine of Harmansburg, Tammie Gibbs and her husband William of Meadville, and Billy Joe Frantz of Meadville; 24 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Frantz of Emlenton; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Teddy Lynn Frantz on Aug. 19, 1969; a granddaughter, Tanya Frantz; three brothers, Charles, Clyde, and Marshall Frantz; and a sister, Grace Hunt. No public calling hours will be observed. Private interment will be conducted at the convenience of the family.