Myron Franzen, 86, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at the Nebraska Heart Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be held on February 22 at 10:30 AM, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus with Pastor Brandon Foster officiating. Visitation will be on February 21 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on February 22 from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in rural Columbus. There will be a family prayer service on February 22 at 10:15 AM at the church. The funeral service will be broadcast live on Gass Haney Funeral Home Facebook page.

Myron Franzen was born December 2, 1934, on the family farm near Leigh, Nebraska, to Edward H. Franzen and Leona Mae (Linn). He graduated from Leigh High School, Leigh, NE in 1952.

On June 1, 1956, Myron was united in marriage to Beverly Ann Loseke in Creston, NE. Myron had several occupations as a young man working for a Dairy making deliveries to stores, the Nebraska Department of Roads and he also owned a small drywall installation business in Columbus. He eventually found his long-time profession working for the Production Credit Association (PCA) in Columbus. The couple made their home in Columbus before moving to Albion in 1965. While in Albion Myron was involved with the local Jaycee's working on local community projects such as the Albion Stock Car Races and the Boone County Fair.

In 1969, Myron and family moved back to Columbus as President of the PCA holding the position for almost 20 years. After retiring from PCA he returned to his favorite occupation, farming. He was always active in the community and served as a member of the Platte County Board of Supervisors for 20 years. During this time, he also served on the Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (NIRMA) from 1995 to 2010. Myron was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus Nebraska and served in various roles within the church over many years.

During the Franzen's time in Albion there was a rash of mysterious spontaneous toilet appearances on front lawns around town. The family is not aware of any documented evidence that Myron was associated with these alleged appearances.

He was known by friends and family for teasing anyone and for his many "Myronisims". One such infamous Myronism occurred when he gave his beloved wife Beverly, a tractor mounted post hole digger for her birthday and then proceeded to inform her that he was even going to bring her a truckload of new postholes too.

In addition, Myron and brothers Don and Lawrence, conduct what is known as the "Heckling Committee" preforming an elder's interview of sorts for any and all significant others attending family gatherings. This examination produces some uproarious admissions and misstatements in response, including many that have been rehashed repeatedly over the years.

Myron is survived by:
Son - Kent (Cindy) Franzen of Henderson, NE
Son - Dean (Brenda) Franzen of Yankton, SD
Grandchildren - Matthew (Sarah) Franzen of Bethel CT
Great Granddaughters Lillian and Chloe
Benjamin (Lacey) Franzen of Lake Prior, MN
Great Grandsons Kreiger, Embry and Callum
Taylor (Dain) Whitacre of Omaha, NE
Hunter (Jordanne Soucie – fiancée) of Yankton, SD
Cheyanne (Isaac Lenz – fiancé) Franzen of Lincoln, NE
Sedonah Franzen of Yankton, SD
Brother - Don (Lylus) Franzen of Central City, NE
Brother - Lawrence (Myrna) Franzen of Leigh, NE
Sister - Janet Darrell) Kruse of Omaha, NE
Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins

Myron was preceded in death by:
Parents - Edward and Leona Franzen
Wife – Beverly Ann Franzen
Sister - Lilas L Kumpf
Brother-in-law – Clarence Kumpf

Service Folder Information
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall
not want. He maketh me to lie
down in green pastures; He leadeth
me beside the still waters. He
restoreth my soul; He leadeth me
in the paths of righteousness for
His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the
valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil; for Thou art with me;
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort
me; Thou preparest a table before
me in the presence of mine enemies;
Thou anointest my head with oil,
my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall
follow me all the days of my life;
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.



In Loving Memory Of

Myron Franzen

Born
Sunday, December 2, 1934
Platte County, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Lincoln, Nebraska

Service
Monday, February 22, 2021 10:30 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiant
Rev. Brandon Foster

Music
Ann Cattau – Organist
"Rock Of Ages, Cleft For Me"
"The Old Rugged Cross"
Family Song
"God Will Take Care Of You"

Casket Bearers
Kent Franzen
Dean Franzen
Matthew Franzen
Benjamin Franzen
Hunter Franzen
Dain Whitacre

Honorary Bearers
Don Franzen
Lawrence Franzen
Janet Kruse

Interment
Calvary Cemetery
Rural Columbus, Nebraska