Background
Franzen, Russell Bernard was born on May 18, 1955 in Joliet, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter Edrich and Fae Rae Franzen.
Franzen, Russell Bernard was born on May 18, 1955 in Joliet, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter Edrich and Fae Rae Franzen.
Bachelor of Science, Southern Illinois U., 1985.
President, Franzen Radio Prodns., Springfield, Illinois, 1978-1980; director gospel music, Station WFMB, Springfield, 1980-1981; program director, Station WMPC, Lapeer, Michigan, 1981-1985; news director, Station WMPC, Lapeer, since 1985; president, Franzen Radio Prodns., Lapeer, since 1984. Deputy director Lapeer County Parks, since 1989.
Member of Executive Committee Representatives Lapeer County, 1986. Member Lapeer County Parks and Recreation Commission, since 1988, vice chairman since 1989. Member Lapeer Junior Chamber of Commerce (vice president community development 1986, president 1987-1988), Lapeer County Volunteer Tutors Association (president since 1988).
Married Roberta Cogswell Oakes, May 23, 1980. 1 child, Emily Claire.