Franklin Delano Belshan died on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, at his home near Myrtle.

Franklin was born on Sept. 5, 1935, in Albert Lea, the son of Frank and Marie (Pondelicek) Belshan Sr. He was a lifelong resident of the Myrtle area. Franklin attended District 116 Country School through the eighth grade, and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1953. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army. On May 23, 1957, Franklin was united in marriage to Ronna Randall at Calvary Baptist Church. He worked at Wilsons/Farmstead as a meat cutter for 33 years. Franklin was a member of the ZCBJ Lodge. Franklin’s hobbies included fishing, hunting, farming, gardening, providing the families with fresh meats and vegetables, and spending time with Gracey, his dog. Franklin enjoyed reading Outdoor News, watching old sitcoms, gameshows, and westerns; riding his ATV with Gracey by his side; and teaching his grandkids how to be a good sportsman.

Survivors include his wife Ronna Belshan; daughters: Debra (James) Viktora, and Pamela (Craig) Peterson; grandchildren: Kim (Dan) Stoner, Amber Viktora, Angie (Brooks) Drescher, Matt (Michelle) Peterson, and Josh Peterson; great-grandchildren: Aiden and Austin Stoner, Cohen and Jovie Drescher, Lila and Lucy Peterson, and Lucas Peterson.

Franklin was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Marie Belshan; aunts and uncles: Albert Belshan, Anna (Al) Tulberg, Bessie (Leland) Schumacher; and father-in-law and mother-in-law Arthur and Rozena Randall.

Funeral services for Franklin will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home. The Rev. Joel Vano will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at the funeral home, and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com. Memorials are preferred to Mayo Clinic Health System Hospice or the donor’s choice.