In Memory Of
Helen Marthea Franck
1932
2023
Helen Marthea Franck
February 13, 1932 — June 16, 2023
Helen Marthea (Trebelcock) Franck died on June 16, 2023, at Davis Hospice Center. Helen was 91 years old.
She was born Feb. 13, 1932, in Spearfish, South Dakota. After graduating high school in 1950 Helen traveled to Cheyenne, Wyoming where she became employed by F.E. Warren AFB as a clerk typist in Base Supply. She met Staff Sergeant David L. Franck, Sr. who was also working in Base Supply and on December 30, 1951, they were married in Champagne Chapel at F.E. Warren AFB.
They had three children and enjoyed traveling to different military bases in several countries such as England and Germany.
Helen enjoyed square dancing, bowling, and playing a friendly game of canasta. Her husband retired from the military in 1969 and moved back to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Helen was an active volunteer for the genealogy section of the Laramie County Library.
Helen was preceded in death by one son, Michael L. Franck.
Helen is survived by her husband of 71 years, David L. Franck, Sr.; one son, David L. (Debra) Franck, Jr.; daughter, Sharon K. (Franck) (Bob) Shelton; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Service will be held on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., in Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel. Burial to follow in Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers you may send a donation in Helen’s name to:
Laramie County Library Genealogy Section
2200 Pioneer Ave.
Cheyenne, WY 82001
She was born Feb. 13, 1932, in Spearfish, South Dakota. After graduating high school in 1950 Helen traveled to Cheyenne, Wyoming where she became employed by F.E. Warren AFB as a clerk typist in Base Supply. She met Staff Sergeant David L. Franck, Sr. who was also working in Base Supply and on December 30, 1951, they were married in Champagne Chapel at F.E. Warren AFB.
They had three children and enjoyed traveling to different military bases in several countries such as England and Germany.
Helen enjoyed square dancing, bowling, and playing a friendly game of canasta. Her husband retired from the military in 1969 and moved back to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Helen was an active volunteer for the genealogy section of the Laramie County Library.
Helen was preceded in death by one son, Michael L. Franck.
Helen is survived by her husband of 71 years, David L. Franck, Sr.; one son, David L. (Debra) Franck, Jr.; daughter, Sharon K. (Franck) (Bob) Shelton; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Service will be held on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., in Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel. Burial to follow in Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers you may send a donation in Helen’s name to:
Laramie County Library Genealogy Section
2200 Pioneer Ave.
Cheyenne, WY 82001
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