Jeremy Franka
March 23, 1985 — June 6, 2020
Jeremy Lynn Franka passed away on Saturday, June 6 in Pompano Beach, FL at the age of 35. Private memorial services will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home on Garretson. Service will be live streamed at the Minnehaha Funeral Home Facebook Page . Public visitation, without the family present, will be from 5-7:00 PM Friday, at the funeral home.
Jeremy was born on March 23, 1985 in Sioux Falls, SD to Gregory and Barbara (Julson) Franka. He grew up in Garretson and graduated from Garretson High School in 2003. He enjoyed spending time with his family, being outdoors, and summers at the lake. He loved to fish and could always be found on the boat or dock trying to catch “Wally” or going for a swim. He also enjoyed doing carpentry work, playing X-box, watching Netflix and hanging out with friends. He will be remembered for his kind heart and the smiles he was always willing to share.
Jeremy is lovingly remembered by his parents, one brother Jared (Hailey) Franka of Brandon, a niece Aryana and three nephews Jaxton, Jasper, and Jamison; his Grandpa Paul Julson of Garretson, aunts and uncles Pamela (Gary) Larson, Brookings, SD, Wayne Julson of Garretson, Beverly (Steve) Howe, Sherman, SD, Steve Franka of Garretson, Alan Franka, Britton, SD, and cousins Ross Larson, Glenview, IL, Alyssa Larson, Rapid City, SD, Bradley Howe, New York, NY, James Howe, Scott Howe, Thomas Howe, Garretson, SD, Stacy (Lance) Bennett Britton, SD, Mike (Kirsten) Franka, El Paso, TX, and Shane Franka of Garretson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Clarence and MaryAnn Franka, Ruby Julson and aunt Paula Matthiesen.
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