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Franklin C. Wangberg Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1925 - 2008 Age: 83 WANGBERG, Franklin C. Formerly of Paw Paw Franklin C. Wangberg, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, PA, died Monday evening in the Brighten at Julia Ribuado Senior Care Center after an illness. His wife is the former Dorothy Agnes Bush Cassidy. The couple had been married for 16 years. His first wife, the former Jean Patterson died in 1991. Born in East Lansing, son of the late Ingwald and Clara Hopper Wangberg. He earned a Bachelors Degree from the University of Michigan and then earned a Masters Degree in meteorology from MIT and a Masters Degree in Education from Western Michigan University. He was a member of the St. Thomas More/St. Marys Parish Community. Prior to retirement he had been employed as a teacher for over 30 years in various public schools in Michigan and retired as an associate professor of education at Western Michigan University. He was a United States Navy veteran. Surviving are sons Mark (Meg) of Pennsylvania, Chris (Terry) of Iowa; step-son Joseph (Paula) Cassidy of New Jersey; daughters Susan (Robert) Martin of Washington, Laura (Irve) Denenberg of Colorado, Sally (James) Newton of Michigan; step daughters Catherine (Kent) Cassidy of New Jersey, Susan Pignatello, Grace (Patrick) Clauss all of Lake Ariel and Ruthanne (Bob) Griffin of New Jersey; sister Joy Sleeper of Michigan; 26 grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers, Harold and David and a step-son, David who died while serving our country in Vietnam. Family and friends will be received Thursday evening and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, 10 a.m. in Lake Ariel, PA. Cremation will follow the mass. Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel, www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com. A gathering of family and friends will be held Sunday (9/7) 1-3 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Interment of cremains will follow at Almena Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or to the National Parkinsons Foundation.

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There are currently 3 condolences.

Bill Keselowski bkeselowsk@edwardsgarment.com Monday September 15, 2008 at 2:02 PM

Sally & Family, Sorry to hear about your Dad. I recently lost my Dad (9/2) too so I know how you feel. It's been many years, but Paw Paw is a small town & you never really forget the people you grew up with. Take care & God Bless, Bill Kesel

Audrey (Golladay) McCormick Friday September 5, 2008 at 8:31 PM

Frank Wangberg was my 5th grade teacher in Paw Paw 1964-65. I was a new student having just moved from Ohio and somewhat hesitant about a new school and new friends. Mr. Wangberg was so kind to me and helped me fit in right away. He praised my scholastic efforts every chance he got although I wasn't the best student. I worked with Jean at Dillon Drug Store and remember her as someone equally kind. I worked there with Sally as well. I often think of Mr. Wangberg and even use his name on a password I have where "favorite teacher" is the question!

Nina Feirer fizzy6@charter.net Thursday September 4, 2008 at 8:00 PM

Mr. Wangberg was my fifth grade teacher at the WMU Campus School during the 1966-67 school year. What a great teacher he was! Some days, instead of saying the pledge of allegiance, he'd have us recite the pledge of conservation. He taught us how to make grape jam with wild grapes we picked in the Kleinstuck Preserve. Just ast week as I was walking my dog through Kleinstuck (I live a half a block from it) I passed by the pine trees he helped us plant. He had such a gentle nature and positive outlook. I feel so lucky to have been his student.My sympathy to all of you who loved him.

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