Obituary of Ricky K. Franz

Ricky Kenneth Franz, 43 died Tuesday May 25, 2010 after a five year courageous battle with melanoma cancer. He was born in Buffalo, the son of Kenneth J. and Sandra L. (Nellis) Franz. Ricky was a 1985 graduate of Eden Central School. Ricky was a long time employee of Henry Agle & Sons. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post # 880. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting. Ricky was an avid NASCAR fan. He enjoyed attending auctions. He enjoyed helping others, always doing kind deeds for anyone that was in need. He participated in the Ride for Roswell. Besides his parents Ricky is survived by his wife Ellen M. (Wild), a son, Ryan, a daughter Molly, a sister Brenda L. (Glenn) Hoelscher, several brother and sister -in-laws, many nieces and nephews including Erin and Glenn Hoelscher. Family and friends are invited to call at the Laing Funeral Home Inc, 2724 W. Church St. Eden, NY on Thursday, May 27, 2010 from 7PM-9PM and Friday, May 28, 2010 from 2PM-4PM & 7PM-9PM A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at Holy Spirit Church, 2005 Halley Road North Collins NY 14111 at 10:00AM Memorial may be made to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation PO Box 631 Buffalo, NY 14240-0631 To light a candle log onto www.laingfuneralhome.com