Franklin Farley Obituary (1930 - 2004)

FRANKLIN GERALD FARLEY Franklin Gerald Farley, age 74 � of Menomonie, WI died Thursday Nov. 18, 2004 at the Osseo Area Medical Center. He was born Easter Sunday morning, April 20, 1930 in Taylor Falls, MN to Glenn and Felicites (Muralt) Farley. He moved with his family to Wheeler, Downing and then Menomonie. Franklin was a faithful employee for 33 years at Sieger/Whirlpool Appliance in St. Paul, MN. He also enjoyed painting houses, doing repair work, lawn maintenance, snow removal and lending a helping hand at Knaack's Advertising. Franklin was a kind and content person who provided a home for his mother and brother. He loved the Lord, singing, Gospel music and good preaching. His church and church family were very important to him. He was head usher and financial secretary at the Gospel Mission Baptist Church in Knapp for many years. Franklin also enjoyed talking politics, going to the Minnesota State Fair with his cousin Aaron, having coffee at McDonald's with family and friends and he looked forward to the church men's retreat. Franklin Gerald Farley is survived by: His brother, Milford E. Farley of Menomonie Cousins: Aaron (Debbie) Muralt Georgean Muralt Bollig and children, Jon and Katie Bollig, Timothy Muralt Pam (Mike) Muralt Parker and children, Reed, Grant and Ava Mariann (Jerry) Muralt Rufer and children, Jolene and Reece Lisa Muralt Olson and children, Michael and Ashley Donna Muralt and Emma Billy Muralt Jeff (Darla) Muralt and children, Tylor, Ryan and Danielle Anita Sundberg and Matthew Muralt Bonnie (Reber) Owen Dillard and children LaVern and Mary Owen and children Miriam Owen Clemens and children Sam and Mary Owen and children Other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his father and mother and his paternal and maternal grandparents. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Monday, Nov. 22, 2004 at the Gospel Mission Baptist Church in Knapp, with Rev. LeRoy Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery in the Town of Hay River, Dunn Co., WI. Family and friends may call from 3:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday. The family suggests memorials be given to the Gospel Mission Baptist Church.