Robert William

Franks-Mess

Robert W. Franks-Mess, 24, Lake Mills, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 18, 2017.

He was born on April 11, 1992 in Twentynine Palms, California, the son of Kathleen Franks and Chadrick Mess.

Robert was a graduate of the Lake Mills High School, class of 2010.

He entered the U.S. Marines following high school, where he received the National Defense and Global War on Terrorism Service Medals.

Robert was employed by Perry Way Foods in Watertown.

He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing, working on cars and was helping to renovate the Skate Park in Lake Mills.

Robert had a heart of gold and cared deeply for his family, friends and his Marine Corps family. He carried the Corps values proudly and it showed through with the love and devotion he has given.

Survivors include his parents, Kathleen of Lake Mills and Chadrick (Tina) of Madison; sister, Dawn (Josh Beauprey) Franks-Mess of Madison; maternal grandparents, Glenn (Sharon) Franks of Lake Mills: paternal grandmother, Sharon Meylor of Columbus; paternal grandfather, Larry Meier of Blue Mounds; paternal step-grandfather, Henry Mess of Lake Mills; God son, Syrhus Hafenstein of Watertown; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Also preceding in death was a cousin, Nichole Cable and uncle, Jesse Meier.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 24, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Mark Dressel officiating.

Burial with military rites will be held at the Rock Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church and after 10 a.m. on Friday at the church until the time of service.

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