Obituary of David E. Frantz

 

 

Dave (David) Frantz, of East Peoria, passed away Saturday, October 25th at 3:45 PM at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Dave was born on July 20, 1962, to Daniel and Jenola Frantz of East Peoria.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Brenda Crawford Frantz; two sons, Travis Frantz and Corey (Yoko) Frantz; two daughters, Erin Force (Russell Mables Jr) and Crystal (Josh) Helms; seven granddaughters, seven grandsons, one great grandson, two great granddaughters; and one niece, Destiny (Josh) Bell. He is also survived by one uncle, Norman Frantz of Tennessee; three aunts, Margaret Frantz, Marty Frantz and Jill Watson of Illinois; and cousins, Dana Frantz, Kari Frantz, and Nicholas (Rachel) Frantz of Tennessee, Scott Frantz and Dani Frantz of Texas, Tim (Mary) Frantz of Missouri, John, Michael, and Matthew Cagle, Leigh Ayn Frantz and Alyson Thorp of Illinois, Miranda Frantz of Colorado, and Brian Frantz of Mississippi.

He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Frantz; his mother, Jenola Frantz; his uncles, Marvin Frantz, Gary Frantz, and Dale Frantz; his aunts, Jan Cagle and Cindy Frantz; cousins, Dana Michelle Frantz and Kevin Frantz; and one granddaughter, Fynlee Kohaku Frantz.

Dave graduated from East Peoria Community High School in 1980. After exploring different places and professions through his early years, he settled down back in his hometown, where he married the love of his life and worked at Hannah Steel as the Safety Coordinator for the last 26 years.

Dave’s greatest joy was his family, whom he cherished and guided as their unwavering backbone and compass. His memory will live on vibrantly through each of them. A true handyman, Dave loved working with his hands, whether building, remodeling, or fixing anything that broke. Whether sharing his vast knowledge or delivering a perfectly timed (and often slightly inappropriate) joke, he could command any room. His contagious laughter and lifelong sense of fun and adventure will be deeply missed.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Cremation Specialist of Illinois is assisting the family.

A celebration of life to honor Dave’s memory will be held at a later date. More information will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be left at www.CSofIL.com.

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