Background
Franke was born on October 13, 1922 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Franke was born on October 13, 1922 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin–Madison. University of Wisconsin Law School. Marquette University.
During World World War II, he served with the United States Army. Franke received his bachelors from Marquette University and his law degree from University of Wisconsin–Madison. After his legislative service, he practiced law and was a lobbyist.
He died on February 4, 2012, in Mequon, Wisconsin.
Previously, he was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1950. He was a Republican.
Franke was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate from 1953 to 1956.