Franklin Larweck

Franklin Albert Larweck, age 97, of Austin, died Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin. He was born October 3, 1919 in Ellsworth, Iowa to Ben and Elizabeth Larweck. On June 2, 1938 he married the love of his life, Josephine Birk in Blue Earth, Minnesota. They were married for 73 wonderful years and had two children, Frank Jr. and Judy. Franklin served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945 during WWII with the 3rd Infantry Division in which he received many medals for his heroism. These included the Silver Star, Purple Heart, and Bronze Star. He worked at Hormel Foods for 39 years. His greatest joy was spending time with family, especially his great grandson, Zack. He also enjoyed camping, fishing, golfing, bowling, and word search puzzles. Survivors include his daughter, Judy (Ron) Miller, Austin, MN; grandchildren, Rhonda (Mark) Radloff, Austin, MN, Michele Langan (Rob Johannsen), Austin, MN, David Larweck, Great Falls, MT; 11 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Josephine; son, Franklin Jr., granddaughter, Nancy Dahl; one brother; one sister. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with Pastor Larry LaDassor officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91 and V.F.W. Post #1216. Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Service Information

Cemetery

Oakwood Cemetery
1800 4 St. NW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Monday, November 21 2016
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Holy Cross Lutheran Church
300 16th St. NE
Austin MN 55912

Service

Monday, November 21 2016
11:00 AM

Holy Cross Lutheran Church
300 16th St. NE
Austin MN 55912