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Franklin P. Scharf

January 29, 1934 — August 3, 2008

Franklin P. Scharf, age 74, of 319 Forest St, Theresa, formerly of Byron, died Sunday, August 3, 2008 in Theresa. He was born on January 29, 1934 in Byron, the son of Albert and Josephine (Kiefer) Scharf. Frank attended Byron Village School and graduated in 1951 from St. Mary Springs Academy. On October 17, 1959 he married Connie Betz at St. John's Catholic Church in Byron. Franklin owned and operated a dairy farm in the Town of Byron until 1996. He enjoyed hunting, bowling, woodworking, riding his ATV, and working on many projects in his shop. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Byron for most of his life. SURVIVORS: four sons, Joseph of Wonder Lake, IL, Jack of Fond du Lac, Patrick of Pendleton, OR, and Luke (fiancé Tracy Malczewski ) of Fond du Lac, two daughters, Christine (David) Steger of Theresa, and Karen(Tim)Myers of Two Rivers, and their mother, Connie Betz of Fond du Lac.He is also survived by two sisters, Monica Haessly and Marie Jones both of Fond du Lac, one sister in law, Virginia Scharf of Spring Hill, FL, three brothers in law, Steve (Vicky) Vande Zande of Tucson, AZ, Allen (Marilyn) Betz of Fond du Lac, Ronald (Caroline) Betz of Sun Prairie; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Preceded him in death were five brothers, Albert Jr. (Lillian), Sylvester, Jerome (Dolores), Donald, and David, one sister, Rosemarie VandeZande.Cremation has taken place with a private family prayer service.



Visitation: Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 1:00 PM on Saturday August 23, 2008 at Sons of Zebedee-St. John's Catholic Church in Byron.Services:A memorial mass will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 23. 2008 at Sons of Zebedee-St. John's Catholic Church in Byron with the Rev. Michael Petersen officiating. Burial will follow at Byron Cemetery.

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