Franken, Michael Gordon passed away peacefully Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the age of 71. Loving husband of his childhood sweetheart, Eugenia Genie (nee Ciesielski) for 51 years. Dear dad of Michele (Raymond II) Zake and Kristina (David Radichel). Grandpa of Ashley and Skyler Zake. Son of the late Gordon and the late Ethelyn (nee Markoff) Franken. Brother of the late Richard (Rosie) and the late Toni (Trini) Nieto. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. Visitation at THE FUNERAL HOME Friday, August 3, 2018, from 4PM to 6:45PM. Celebration of Life to follow, at 7PM. Mike worked for the Milwaukee Road for 20 years and another 25 years at the Mother House of the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi. Memorials, if so desired may be made to the Sisters of Saint Francis of Assisi, or the Wisconsin Humane Society. PRASSER-KLECZKA FUNERAL HOME Bay View Chapel 3275 S. Howell Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207 414-483-2322