Franklin J. Frey, 91, Columbia City, died at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Parkview Whitley Hospital where he was admitted on April 14th.

He was born Nov. 8, 1930.

On June 26, 1965, he was united in marriage to Edith E. (Harmon) Hackworth. Edith died Sept. 29, 1999.

Surviving are daughters, Barbara Engle of Columbia City and Karen (Mark) Rinehart of Kendallville step-son, David G. (Deborah) Hackworth of Columbia City; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; a brother, Robert Frey of Lagrange; and a sister Pat Coney of Coruna.

Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City is in charge of arrangements.