Franz vonNetzer
Franz worked for Gulf States Utilities for 20 years. In the years following, he produced numerous beautiful works of ornamental metal art for which he was well-known in the local art community.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Chris and Betty vonNetzer. He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Ellen, daughters Elizabeth Christina and Andrea Sabrina and her partner Kelli, granddaughters Hattie and Kai, brothers William Lovett and Leonard Lovett, as well as numerous family and friends.
The family is grateful to all whose support sustained them through this illness. The visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 from 5pm to 8pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. A remembrance service will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 10:30am followed by burial at Magnolia Cemetery.
A donation in lieu of flowers may be made by contacting the Julie Rogers "Gift of Life" Prostate Cancer Awareness Program at www.giftoflifebmt.org or call (409) 835-3663