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A.J. Franzen Memorial Auction
February 19, 7:00 p.m. m.s.t
Location: 4-H Building at the Archer Complex
(Just off I-80 & mile marker
370)
On Dec. 18, 2010, we lost a very special friend, husband and father,
A.J. Franzen. A group of friends have gathered to try to raise funds
to help Barb, Jace and their unborn child financially.
As with most
young couples it took both of their salaries to keep things going
around their outfit. They have a
mortgage, car payments and trailer
payment plus their day to day expenses. The loss of A.J.'s salary due
to
his untimely death has caused financial hardship for Barb and the
kids and it has become our goal to raise $50,000.00,
which will replace
AJ's salary for one year. Not only are we asking for cash donations we
will also be holding
an auction on Feb, 19, 2011, in Cheyenne, WY. to
raise additional funds for Barb and the kids. We hope to be able to
host that Auction on line which will allow AJ and Barbs many friends
and family members, that can not attend, the ability
to show their
support for AJ, Barb, Jace and their unborn child.
For more information, please contact
Bambi Robb
307.421.1677
You may send your donation to:
AJ Franzen Benefit
C/O Bambi Robb
1708
CR 136
Cheyenne, WY 82009
CARPENTER, Wyo. — Services for Alfred "AJ" Franzen,
26, of Carpenter,
formerly of Sidney, Mont., are at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, at
the Event Center at Richland
County Fairgrounds, with Father Ned
Shinnick officiating. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney,
under
the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Memorials
may be made to his children's college fund. Remembrances
and
condolences may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com.
Alfred J. Franzen, "A.J.,"
as he was known to family and friends, was
born March 24, 1984, to Al and Lois Franzen of Sidney. There, he was
raised
on the family ranch. He and his brother, Tim, grew up roping,
where he found his love for horses and rodeo.
Throughout life, AJ had many accomplishments. He was a very decorated
cowboy. He was a true perfectionist in everything
he did, whether it be
rodeo, fencing or just having fun.
He attended college at Dawson Community College and
then transferred to
the University of Wyoming, where he received his degree in Ag. Business
and met the love of
his life, Barbara. On June 9, 2007, he married his
life partner and made a home in Carpenter. Two years later, on Aug.
8,
2009, they had their first child, Jace. Jace was the center of AJ's
universe and he lived every moment for
his son. They are expecting
their second child in May.
AJ died in a tragic car accident on Saturday, Dec.
18, 2010.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Franzen; son Jace, and unborn
child, Carpenter; his parents,
Al and Lois Franzen, Sidney; his
brother, Tim Franzen, Dickinson, N.D.; his two grandmothers, Shirley
Short, Durango,
Colo., and Patricia Franzen, Billings; and many other
family and friends.
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