Franklin Winston Latta

Franklin Winston Latta of Ely, Nevada passed away on August 12, 2024, at Las Vegas Healthcare and Rehab Center. He was born to William and Daisy Latta on August 16, 1941, in Fort Laramie, Wyoming. Entering the world less than two years later than twin boys, Franklin was raised as if one of a trio. He described his childhood adventures as those of, “Me and Harry and Larry.”
Franklin attended Fort Laramie elementary and secondary schools. He loved reading and hearing stories that enhanced his own learning. His sense of humor concerning conditions around him was unmatchable.
He worked with his father in the family trucking business during his high school years. When he decided to serve in the military, he chose the U.S. Marine Corp. Franklin spent his post-military life working in Arizona and Nevada doing construction. He worked on several projects including the Eisenhower Tunnels. After retiring, he settled in Ely, Nevada, where he shared many years with his partner and best friend, Bernice Apodaca.
Franklin was preceded in death by his parents, William Alexander Latta and Daisy Mildred Hendrickson Latta; his brothers, William Robert Latta, Harry Ray Latta, Larry Day Latta, Robert Jackson Latta, and Baby Brother Latta; two sisters, Daisy Marguerite Latta Davis, Mary Jane Latta Fultz and partner Bernice Apodaca. He is survived by one brother, Alan Leroy Latta and three sisters, Alyce Latta Dice, Anna Belle Latta Schmidt, and Eva Jean Latta Kaper.
Interment at Cheyenne National Cemetery with Military Honors will be scheduled at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to DAV - Disabled American Veterans - Guthrie Beck #2 1119 Converse Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82001, 307 761-1695 or the American Legion local chapter.