Franklin Suhr obituary: Franklin Suhr's Obituary, Rochester

In Memory Of
Franklin Suhr
1926 - 2018

Obituary photo of Franklin Suhr, Rochester-NY
Obituary photo of Franklin Suhr, Rochester-NY

In Memory Of
Franklin Suhr
1926 - 2018

Rochester - Passed away on October 6, 2018 at the age of 92.

Predeceased by his wife, Vernalee "Susie"; parents, Albert & Alice; brothers, Robert, Kenneth, & Albert Jr.; sister, Helen Schmidt.

He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Warth, Susie Kuebel, & Debbie (Tom) Kucak; granddaughters, Kelly (Cory) Tufano, Katie Warth, & Jenny Kucak; great-granddaughter, Ella Tufano; sisters, Arlene Fridd & Shirley Opalewski; many nieces, nephews, & dear friends.

He was a family man and hard worker whose passion was working on the railroad as a brakeman, conductor and yardmaster over his 45-year career. He was a WWII Army veteran and a businessman and owner of Empire Spring Shop. He was a lifelong member of the Freemasons. He loved learning, music, golf, drawing, and fishing. His storytelling and sense of humor will be remembered by all. He lived his life with "will and fortitude," and doing it "my way".

Family will receive friends 11 AM - 1 PM Saturday, October 13, 2018 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 6 Empire Blvd., where his Funeral Service will follow 1:00 PM. Interment to follow with full Military Honors at Riverside Cemetery , 2650 Lake Avenue.

Rochester - Passed away on October 6, 2018 at the age of 92.

Predeceased by his wife, Vernalee "Susie"; parents, Albert & Alice; brothers, Robert, Kenneth, & Albert Jr.; sister, Helen Schmidt.

He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Warth, Susie Kuebel, & Debbie (Tom) Kucak; granddaughters, Kelly (Cory) Tufano, Katie Warth, & Jenny Kucak; great-granddaughter, Ella Tufano; sisters, Arlene Fridd & Shirley Opalewski; many nieces, nephews, & dear friends.

He was a family man and hard worker whose passion was working on the railroad as a brakeman, conductor and yardmaster over his 45-year career. He was a WWII Army veteran and a businessman and owner of Empire Spring Shop. He was a lifelong member of the Freemasons. He loved learning, music, golf, drawing, and fishing. His storytelling and sense of humor will be remembered by all. He lived his life with "will and fortitude," and doing it "my way".

Family will receive friends 11 AM - 1 PM Saturday, October 13, 2018 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 6 Empire Blvd., where his Funeral Service will follow 1:00 PM. Interment to follow with full Military Honors at Riverside Cemetery , 2650 Lake Avenue.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
6 Empire Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14609
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Service

Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 1:00pm
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
6 Empire Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14609
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Interment

Riverside Cemetery , 2650 Lake Avenue.

Westside Location (585-453-9550) is assisting the family

Westside Location (585-453-9550) is assisting the family

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