The railfan community and I have lost a great friend and a truly generous
gentleman!
Dave Lotz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Kroeger" <iais_2000@y...>
To: "CNW List" <cnw@yahoogroups.com>; <ritslist@s...>;
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Cc: "David E. Lotz" <dave_lotz@m...>
Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 6:13 PM
Subject: Charlie Franzen
> All:
>
> I dont know if anyone has heard yet, but I found out
> late this afternoon that Charlie Franzen, longtime
> railfan/modeler/photographer, died of a heart attack
> at his home in Washington,IA on Christmas Eve. I got
> word from his grandson Russ Lyon, who also is a fan
> and lives in Washington. Charlie was in his 80's I
> believe.
>
> Most of you on these lists know that Charlie had
> several of his photos published in many Morning Sun
> Books: Rock Island in Color Vol 1 and 2, C&NW in Color
> Vol 1 & 2, M&STL in color, CB&Q in Color Vol 3, and he
> had the cover for the MILW in Color Vol 4. Cahrlie
> also along with Dave Lotz of the BRHS did a book on
> railroads in Washington that was published in
> 1989(long out of print). He was also a member of the
> Iowa Chapter, NRHS.
>
> Charlie was avid modeler too, his layout was based on
> Washington around 1948-49. He also collected a lot of
> railroad artifacts as well. I'm thinking most of his
> stuff will go to his son Dave, his son in law
> John(also a railfan) and Russ.
>
> Charlie was also one of the founders of the Washington
> Model RR Club. I went to many of the clubs shows' and
> a few of their Sunday get togethers. He let my then
> one year old run the "O" gauge layout at the club(they
> also had a N and HO layout too).
>
> Charlie was one of a kind, and I always enjoyed his
> stories about railroads in SE Iowa.
>
> I do not know of any funeral arrangements at this
> time, I will post again if hear from Russ. Please keep
> the family in your prayers. Also, if there is anyone
> on the CB&Q and MILW Lists, please forward this on.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Dave Kroeger
> West Des Moines
>
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