FRANER

Thomas B. Franer, 53, of Batavia Ohio went to God on the great feast of our Lord's resurrection Easter Sunday March 31st, 2013 after a lifetime of difficulties yet great joys and memories. Preceded in death and proud son of Robert and Miriam (Hagerty) Franer, as well as two sisters Judy Franer and Connie Hurier. Survived by his wife Kelly (Gillen) and stepchildren David and Heather Turner, sisters in battle Miriam Flick, Ann Stevens, Elizabeth Dye, Margaret Hoerst, Susan Franer, and Amy Schlosser, and brothers in arms Robert L. Franer Jr., William A. Franer, Donald F. Franer, and Luke T. Franer against the principalities and powers of this world, as well as a multitude of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday April 4 at St. Louis Church, 210 North Broadway, Owensville Ohio 45160. Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. followed by burial in St. Louis cemetery. Memorials should be made to the Crisis Pregnancy Center East, 3944 Edwards Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45209. Condolences at: www.GilliganFuneralHomes.com