Franklin John Meyer, (August 9, 1934- June 29, 2020) age 85, passed away at his home of 46 years in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Graveside services with Military honors will be held Friday, July 10, 2020, at 11:00 AM at Restlawn Cemetery, Wisconsin Rapids. Franklin was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Elfredia Meyer (Buntrock) and Frank Meyer on August 9, 1934. He married the love of his life Patricia E.A Meyer (Barrington) on November 5, 1966. He was a member of the United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany as a Dispatcher/supply clerk. He received the National Defense Service Medal. He spent many years as the Manager at Woolco Department store in the women's department, until becoming a supervisor at Ore-Ida Foods in Plover, WI. After retiring from Ore-Ida he was able to work at places that fulfilled his passions. He loved to read, so he became the manager at Book World in Stevens Point.  He began driving buses for Lamer's Bus Line in Wisconsin Rapids. There he was able to transport athletes to their events. He found great joy in watching sports, especially the Assumption softball team. To satisfy his love for trains he began working for CN Railroad transporting conductors between jobs, which he did up until the last year of his life.  Franklin is survived by his beloved wife Patricia Meyer. His son Troy Meyer of Junction City, His loving daughters Christa Panzer(Steven) of Rudolph, Marti Olivarez(Gilbert) of Arpin and Cathy Kappus(Jeff) of Eau Clare and his Brother George Meyer( Florida). He was blessed with many grandchildren: Eric Panzer of Rudolph, Craig Panzer(Tracy)of Wisconsin Rapids, Rachel Kosier of Texas, Danelle Waupoose(Ryan) of Wisconsin Rapids, Jeffery Mueller of North Carolina,  Alex Kosier of Eau Claire and Andrew Olivarez of Arpin, who thought the world of him and his silly sense of humor. His real joy was seeing his great-grandchildren coming over to visit: Aubrey Panzer, Hailey Panzer, Sophia Olivarez, Vincent Waupoose, Lucy Waupoose, and Charlotte Waupoose( He finally got his Charile).They will miss their Pookie greatly. He was preceded in death by his parents( Elfredia and Frank Meyer), His sister Dorothy Nova(Stan) of Milwaukee, his brothers John Meyer of Florida, Arnold Meyer of Milwaukee, Charlie Meyer(Carol) of Racine. His son Jeffery Mueller and his great-grandson Jacob Ryan Waupoose. John 16:22"Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.