Hazel D. Franck

Hazel D. Franck, 101, of Oak Harbor, OH passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont, OH. She was born on April 23, 1922 in Oak Harbor to William and Laura (Rauch) Dornbusch. On July 29, 1941 in Oak Harbor she married Orlan “Lee” Franck, and he preceded her in death on December 8, 1992. She worked for the Homeville Fruit Farm for 17 years and for the Erie Army Depot during World War II. Hazel was a lifetime member of St. John Evangelical Church in Oak Harbor, helped with the quilting group at church for several years, and was the current eldest matriarch of the church. She loved sewing, doing crossword puzzles, and playing cards. Hazel was a 4-H advisor for Ottawa County for 10 years, member of the Social Club in Carroll Township for over 60 years, and a member of the Harbor Lights Senior Group. Hazel was honored to be named to the Ottawa County Senior Hall of Fame. While raising her children she was active as a room mother and helpful hand at LaCarne Elementary School and a den mother for Cub Scouts. Hazel enjoyed spending time with her family and making rice crispy treats for her grandkids. She appreciated all of her family’s kindness and visiting with her over the years and always including her in things.

Hazel is survived by her children, William (Nancy) Franck and Ann (David) Borer, grandchildren, Todd Franck, Mark (Amy) Franck, Jason (Hollie) Borer, and Jennifer Borer, and great grandchildren, Noah Borer & Hannah Borer. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Robert (Ruth) Dornbusch and Nelson “Pete” (Shirley) Dornbusch.

Funeral services for Hazel will be conducted by Pastor Becky Bolander 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 22, 2023 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 122 W. Ottawa St., Oak Harbor with visitation from 1-2 p.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment will follow in Rusha Cemetery, Carroll Township, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Hazel may be given to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oak Harbor. Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Oak Harbor is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com. The family expresses their deep appreciation to Ottawa County Senior Resources and ProMedica Hospice in Fremont for all their services.