Longtime Sandy resident, Duane Franke went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 3, 2018. He was 51.
Duane Campbell Franke was born on July 26, 1966 in Salem, Oregon to Donald and Nesta (Serjeant) Franke. As an infant, the family moved to Dayville, Oregon where Duane began his elementary education. The family later moved to Bend where they lived for a time until moving to Sutherlin where Duane graduated from high school. During his high school years, he played basketball, football and ran track. During high school, he met his future wife Rhonda and they later married on June 27, 1987 in Sutherlin.
Duane and Rhonda made their home in Sutherlin where they began their family. In 1990 they moved to Sandy and made their permanent home. Duane was a building contractor and worked alongside his brother Donnie for many years up until his health did not allow him to any longer.
Duane’s faith was strong and no matter what came his way he would look to the Lord. He and Rhonda were active members of Sandy Assembly of God. They were actively involved with the youth for 12 years and were leaders for 7 of those years.
Duane loved spending time with his family and his granddaughter Peyton who brought him so much joy. He was an avid sports fan and loved the Oregon Ducks. Duane loved hunting with his family, “the crew,” year after year. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
Duane is survived by wife Rhonda of 30 years, his daughters Rachelle Christiansen and her husband Sean and granddaughter Peyton and Cortney Franke all of Sandy; his parents, Don and Nesta Franke of Sandy; his siblings, Donnie Franke and wife Becky of Oregon City, Debbie Keimig and husband Mike of Hamilton Montana, and Dustin Franke of Huntington Beach, California.