In 2007 he was united in marriage to Charlotte Heaton. In 1956 he was united in marriage to Marilyn Wallace and to this union they were blessed with Debra, Robert, Anita, and Nadine. After school he worked as a janitor and later as the bus mechanic / superintendent for SEW Schools.

Dittmer was born December 18, 1936, to Robert and Margaret (Schurman) Dittmer in rural Lucas County near Lacona. The service may also be viewed by following the link: Franklin J. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Lacona Fire Department or Rosemount Cemetery. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Lacona. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Rosemount Cemetery following the service. Dittmer, 84, of Lacona will be Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Lacona, Iowaįuneral services for Franklin J. He is preceded in death by his wife Marilyn his parents Robert and Margaret brother Michael Dittmer son in law Gerry Thompson, and brother in law, Jerry Sternquist. Franklin will be greatly missed by his wife Charlotte children: Debra Dittmer, Robert (Marina) Dittmer, Anita Dittmer, and Nadine Thompson grandchildren: Jeremy (Jessica) Dittmer, Amber Dittmer, Nate Thompson, Zoey Thompson, Curtis Weis, Rebecca Heaton, William Heaton, and Jared Heaton great grandchildren: Brooklyn, Paul, Waylon, Connor, and Logan siblings: Germain (Mary Ellen) Dittmer, Mary Lou (Leon) Hartogh, Lola Sternquist, Deloris (Don) Van Ryswyk, Roberta (Dick) Burnett, Jolene Dittmer, Wendell (Vicki) Dittmer, Ruby (Neil) Moon, Matt (Becky) Dittmer, and Marjorie (Steve) Worley many extended family and friends. Coke, cashews, chicken, and chocolate were some of his favorite foods. He enjoyed bluegrass and country music, square dancing, camping, spending winters in Texas, collecting A&W and Coke items, and playing cards. He was appointed to City Council and then later voted in as mayor of Lacona. He was an EMT / Firefighter volunteer for 42 years, holding the positions of Rescue Chief and Fire Captain. Part of that learning came from his love of being a member of the Lacona Fire Department, Warren Co Mutual, and Western Iowa Mutual Insurance. He would often say he had 84 years of learning at the University of Life. He then worked McConnell Concessions for 20 years until his last figure 8 race on May 22, 2021. He owned and operated Whole Punch for 5 years. Which he owned and operated for 22 years. In 1969 he moved back to Lacona and worked on the family farm, before opening Dittmer Sales and Services. While working construction he traveled with the family all over the state of Iowa. Franklin was a hard worker and in 1960’s he worked for Bobby Obrien Construction, Merrick, JD Armstrong, and Dusenberg Construction.

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