he was one of the founders of the Franklin County Historical Society and the Arts Council, served as a state officer of American Association of University Women (AAUW) and was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.), the Franklin General Hospital Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, As You Like It and T.T.T. Fritz and Fran were extraordinary ballroom dancers who enjoyed dancing at the Surf in Clear Lake and on cruises. They traveled extensively. They picnicked and partied with friends and family and supported Iowa State University. Fran started playing Bridge at age 60 and enjoyed playing (and playing well!) until the very end of her life. Fran took great pride in being descendent of Leander Reeve, who was one of the first settlers of Franklin County and built the Old Stone House. Her family farm was always central to her life. Fran is survived by her children Wendy, Paul, Jane (Charles) Center and Mary Beth (Steve) Vogts, and her grandchildren Lia and Alex Wullbrandt. She was preceded in death by her husband Fritz (Francis), daughter-in-law Judy, parents and sister Maxine Meyer. Memorial gifts may be directed to the Franklin General Hospital Foundation, Hospice of North Iowa, or the Franklin County Historical Society.