Kim Michael Frantzen (1959-2017)

FRANTZEN, MILLER, WEBER, WHEELER

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 2/5/2017 at 08:36:34

From Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care obituary, Ames, Story County, Iowa:

Kim Michael Frantzen
August 16, 1959 - January 8, 2017

Kim Frantzen, age 57, of Ames, Iowa, died at Mary Greeley Medical Center on January 8, 2017 following a sudden illness. Kim was born August 16, 1959 in New Hampton, Iowa. He was the eighth of nine children born to Leonard and Therese (Miller) Frantzen. He grew up on the family farm in rural Alta Vista. Kim graduated from the New Hampton Public schools where his devoted and determined mother did not let him settle without accomplishment in his life. Kim was a diligent worker throughout his career. He worked for Goodwill Industries in Des Moines, followed by several years in environmental services at Farm Bureau, West Des Moines. In 2007, Kim moved to Ames to be near his brother Ron and family. After securing employment at Mary Greeley Medical Center, he began eight successful years of being a respected and valued employee. Kim was very punctual in his daily routines and his co-workers respected his work ethic.

Kim loved all movies and was especially fond of Disney and Star Wars. He was the family expert at recalling the names of TV and movie stars. Kim loved collecting model Farmall tractors, bicycling, walking to the local Dairy Queen, playing with his pet cats and spending time with his family, especially going to Adventureland with his nieces and nephews. Kim enjoyed traveling and visited Nebraska, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota and Michigan in recent years to visit family.

A gathering of friends and family will be 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care 414 Lincoln Way in Ames, with an 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 12, Mass of Christian Burial at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 2900 Hoover Ave. in Ames. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Alta Vista, Iowa on January 13th.

Kim is survived by his siblings: Ron (Laura) Frantzen, Sharon (Charlie) Weber all of Ames, Dave Frantzen of Waukee, Diane (Tim) Wheeler of Jacksonville, FL, Judy Frantzen of Loveland, CO, Joe (Kim) Frantzen of Lincoln, NE, and Jerry Frantzen of Jacksonville, FL; many nieces and nephews and a large extended family.

Kim was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Denny, and a niece, Amy Weber.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Mary Greeley Medical Center Foundation of Ames, Iowa. The family would like to especially thank the doctors, nursing staff, respiratory therapists and all other specialties at Mary Greeley for their devoted care of Kim during his illness.

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