the Glenwood Kiwanis Club. He loved to hunt and fish. Franklin especially enjoyed spending time with his family at their summer home near Brookings, South Dakota where he loved to boat and water ski. In 1987, Franklin retired after 22 years as Stauffer Chemical's Maintenance Chief. He and Marcella enjoyed retirement and remained active in their church and community. Marcella and Franklin had been married 56 years when Franklin died at the Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa on March 9, 2010 at the age of 85 years, 8 months, and 21 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Wyvetta Raymond and Norma Raymond; and grandson Chris Raymond. Franklin is survived by his wife Marcella Raymond of Pacific Junction; daughters, Cynthia Codr and husband Arnold of Tabor, IA, and LinDee McCall and husband Michael of Richmond, VA; sons, John Raymond and wife Denise, and Larry Raymond and wife Rachel, all of Harrah, OK; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Memorials suggested to Pacific Junction United Methodist Women or Pacific Junction Emergency Services. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery.
Loess Hills Funeral and Cremation Center
Glenwood, IA 51534
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