Franklin R Stoneburner

FRANKLIN R STONEBURNER 119 South 5th Street, Delavan, WI 53115 Born Aug 27, 1932-Died Dec 28, 2014 Born in Footville, Rock County, Wisconsin on Aug 27, 1932; grew up in Allens Grove, Walworth County, WI. Attended the Salt Box Grade School in Sharon, WI from 1938-1946 Attended Darien High School from 1947-1948 After his father, Melville died, Franklin moved to Delavan, WI with his mother, Anna in 1948 and lived at the Van Velzer apartments, where he attended and graduated from Delavan High School in 1950. Worked at Fairbanks-Morris in Beloit and Sta-Rite in Delavan, WI from 1950-1960, also worked at Lake Lawn's dining room as a waiter nights and weekends, 1950-1966 Worked at Lake Lawn's dining room as a waiter on weekends to put himself through college. Started at the University of Wisconsin at Racine in 1962 for a Nursing degree; then switched his major to Social Work and transferred to the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee and graduated with his degree in 1966. Was employed at Kenosha County's Department of Public Welfare from 1966-1971 and then moved to Walworth County's Health and Human Services from 1971-1997, when he retired. Franklin was responsible for initiating its Meals on Wheels program and Senior transportation program Was a member of the US National Guard for 31 years from 1949-1980 and was called to active duty during the Berlin Crisis and stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. He was also a past post commandeer for the Rutledge-Boviall-Schauf-Madison Post 95, American Legion, Delavan, WI Franklin, who was an avid antique dealer, was a charter member and director of the Delavan Historical Society, was active in his 1950 class reunions, Lake Lawn Luncheons with retired Lake Lawn employees and fondly remembered as Uncle Sam in the City of Delavan's 4th of July parades. Preceded in death by his parents, Melville Judson Stoneburner (1889-1945) and Anna Elizabeth Newell Stoneburner (1902-1993) and his daughter-in-law, Suzy Stoneburner (2013) Survived by his wife: Suzanne I (Scheibe) Stoneburner, of 46 years, married Oct 19, 1968 (Delavan), daughter, Elizabeth Stoneburner, son-in-law, Jerry Roman (Crystal Lake, IL), son, John Stoneburner, granddaughters, Samantha and Amanda Stoneburner (Northbrook, IL), a step grandchildren, David and Emily. sister, Dalma R (Stoneburner) Loudon (Delavan), niece, Mary Loudon (Delavan) and his nephew, Stephen Loudon & Victoria Loudon and nieces (Delavan). Funeral Services are Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 at Luther Memorial Church at 11am. with the Rev. Elisa Brandt officiating. Military Burial rites will follow in Spring Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 9am to service time at the church. Memorials to the Delavan Historical Society are suggested. Betzer Funeral Home is serving the Stoneburner Family. Service Information Saturday, January 3rd, 2015 11:00am