of Russellville, AR

October 25, 1934 - September 7, 2023

Franklin H. Grobe, 88, of Coal Hill died Thursday, September 7, 2023 in Russellville. He was born October 25, 1934 in Fredericksburg, Texas to Edwin and Hilda (Petsch) Grobe. Franklin, affectionately known as "Opa", was deeply devoted to his family. His greatest expression of love was in his dedication to providing for his family. He was hard-working and a talented handyman. When he arrived in Coal Hill as a child, he and his parents brought with them the sheep they raised. Franklin eventually took over the family farm after the death of his father, cattle ranching and raising chickens. He retired from Great Lakes Carbon in the early 90's. He also served his country in the U.S Air Force.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Grobe; his parents, Edwin and Hilda Grobe; four sisters, Ruby Hartmann, Irene Mosel, Gertrude Roos and Dora Alice Wiereshausen and two brothers, William Grobe and Milton Grobe.

Franklin is survived by two daughters, Jana Hart & husband, David of Hartman and Tammy Guarino and husband, Tony of Russellville; five grandchildren, Meagan Robinson of Russellville and Lauren Snell and husband, Kenneth of Russellville, Taylor Hart and wife, Nicholle of Little Rock and Savannah Skinner and husband, Jacob of El Dorado, Arkansas; five great-grandchildren (with another on the way), Reena Rowen, Derek, Chloe and Adrian; his sister-in-law, Carlene Grobe of Fredericksburg, Texas and numerous other family and friends.

A funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel followed by interment at Hess Cemetery.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Cox Funeral Home
Rogers & Poplar Streets
Clarksville, AR  72830
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com