Background
Franks, Lawrence Albert was born on August 30, 1933 in Brimfield, Indiana, United States. Son of Newell Albert and Aletha Grace (Disler) Franks.
machine tool company executive
Franks, Lawrence Albert was born on August 30, 1933 in Brimfield, Indiana, United States. Son of Newell Albert and Aletha Grace (Disler) Franks.
Attended, Olivet College, 1951—1952. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Tri-State College, 1959.
Mechanical engineer Burr Oak Tool, Sturgis, Michigan, 1959—1963, vice president, since 1963. Vice president, director Burr Oak Tool & Gauge, since 1963, Oak Products, Inc., Sturgis, since 1978, Oak International Chemical, Sturgis, since 1976.
President Sturgis United Fund, 1968. Chairman Sturgis Planning Board, 1970—1975. Vice president, board directors Sturgis Improvement Association, since 1978, Economic Development Board, since 1978.
Trustee Tri-State University, Angola, Indiana, since 1984. President Band and Orchestra Parents, Sturgis, 1976—1977. Chairman board trustees Methodist Church, 1968—1971.
Member of Sturgis Chamber of Commerce (director 1963-1964, since 1984), Tennis Club (president 1972), Klinger Lake Country Club, Kiwanis Lodge (lieutenant governor 1981).
Married Patricia Ann Herbert, September 5, 1953. Children: Newell A. II, David L., Lee Annual.
