Edward William Franke

Background

Franke, Edward William was born on January 30, 1929 in Kansas City, Missoury. Son of Edward W. and Elizabeth (Walseth) Franke.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Kansas, 1951; Master of Arts, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 1952.

Career

Copy chief, Tilds & Cantz, Los Angeles, 1952-1963; creative supervisor, Young & Rubicam, Los Angeles, 1963-1967; vice president, creative director, Smock/Waddell, Los Angeles, 1967-1970; vice president, creative director, Bozell & Jacobs, Los Angeles, 1970-1976; president, Franke Communications, Los Angeles, 1976-1985; co-owner, creative director, Reckas & Franke Advertising, Inc., Los Angeles, since 1985.

Achievements

• Edward William Franke has been listed as a noteworthy Creative director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1946-1948, PTO.

Interests

• Avocation: golf.

Connections

Married Garnett A. Gardner, April 10, 1954. Children: Pamela Marie, Susan Elizabeth, Carol Jeanne.

Father:

Edward W. Franke

Mother:

Elizabeth (Walseth) Franke

Spouse:

Garnett A. Gardner

child:

Carol Jeanne Franke

child:

Susan Elizabeth Franke

child:

Pamela Marie Franke