"Condolences to Aunt Joan. Wishing you strength and happy memories. I will never forget the rocking horses and visits to Sussex as a child. The family gatherings, photos of travels to Europe, and everything the two of you have done over the years for family and friends. God Bless. "
In loving memory of
Franklyn Waldvogel
November 9, 1932 - November 25, 2020
Franklyn Clement Waldvogel, of Phlox, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. He was 88 years old. He was born on November 9, 1932, in Mattoon, a son of Edward and Lorna (Koch) Waldvogel. He married Joan Marx on September 25, 1976, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Phlox. She survives.
He was a graduate of Mattoon High School in 1950.
Mr. Waldvogel drove truck and did maintenance for Hilger Minnow and Bait Ranch in Hubertus for 50 years. He retired in 2004 and moved to Phlox where he was a member of St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Church.
He was a woodworker having made 127 rocking horses for family and friends. He also hand wove 100 Brothertown Indian belts.
Mr. Waldvogel designed and sewed Franklyn Fishing Nets. He was an all around fix-it technician and a self made engineer for fixing things.
He enjoyed photography, traveling, and visiting family and friends.
Survivors including his wife are a sister, Rosalie (Kevron) Schiro, Antigo; a sister in law, Cindy Waldvogel, Phlox; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and brother-in-law, Gloria (Rodney) Pagel; a brother, Dennis Waldvogel.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday December 3, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Edmundo Siguenza officiating. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home and on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. A parish wake service will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Tributes
"Frankie always had one of the biggest smiles in the room. As someone who grew up with the famed rocking horse, they spread joy whoever rides them, adults included. Joan... hugs your way."
"Frankie was a wonderfully warm and caring soul?it was always good to see him when I came home to Phlox. The world is a better place because he was in it. God bless all. Cindy (Wilhelm) Lessila"
"Dear Joan, We were all so very sad to hear of Frankie's passing. We have so many fond memories and will forever treasure being the recipients of one of the famed rocking horses. We are sending all our love and many prayers. Love, Mark, Laura (Waldvogel Incha) and family"
"Dear Joan, I wish you much strength in these difficult times. It was a privilege to have known Frank.
Willem Keeris, The Netherlands."
"Joan, sending you prayers and love during this time. May god and Frankie watch over you during this time. Enjoyed all the memories of spending time with Frankie and you. Appreciate all the loving support. Photos are 1982 at my baptism and in 2010. Love Julie (Koch) and Nick Brunner "
"Our Sympathy to Joan! We send our loving thoughts to you at this difficult time. We shared many good times together, and miss those times. You are in our prayers daily. Bless you. Love, Dick and Joanne Koch"
"Dear Joan, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Frank was such a special man and I loved having both of you in the exercise classes. I have missed seeing you and all the others in the exercise class. With love and fond memories. Kathy "