General Grant Franklin

1943-2023

 

     General Grant Franklin, 79 of Montrose, IA died Saturday, March 25, 2023 at his home.

     He was born April 9, 1943 near Batavia, IA, in a place called "Turkey Stretch", or so he said, the son of Robert and Guida Mae Brewer Franklin.  He graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1960. 

     General was a veteran of the United States Air Force and proudly served his country from 1961-1965.

     He had been self-employed as a farmer and carpenter for many years.

     General enjoyed the outdoors.  He also enjoyed woodworking and could fix nearly anything. General loved stopping at the local coffee shop to visit with his close friends but above all, he loved spending time with his family.

     He is survived by his former wife Arlene Sather Johnsen, his children, Lee Franklin (Nichole) of Burlington, IA, Tom Franklin (Julia) of New London, IA and William Franklin (Misty) of Bakersfield, CA and numerous grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.  He is also survived by one brother, Gary Franklin (Sharon) of Douds, IA.

     General was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Richard Franklin, Leo Franklin, Robert Franklin, John Franklin and one grandson, Pearson Franklin.

     Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 5 at 11 a.m. in the Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk, IA.

     In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Iowa City VA Medical Center,

601 Highway 6 West, Iowa City, IA  52246-2209 or they may be sent to the Vigen Memorial Home at 1328 Concert Street, Keokuk, IA 52632. 

     Help for veterans is available.  Dial 988 then press 1 or dial (800) 273- 8255 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.  

     The Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA is assisting the family with arrangements.

     Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com