Allen Franzen

Allen Franzen retired career teacher at Forest Lake High School passed away at his home in Forest Lake. He began his career in Forest Lake in 1966 after graduation from the University of Minnesota with honors. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. His expertise in Spanish impacted hundreds of Forest Lake Senior High School students. Senor, as he was better known to his students and friends, also earned an LLD from William Mitchell College of Law.In retirement, he was an indispensable substitute in Forest Lake Area Schools.He is survived by his sister Connie Tyler of Chisholm; brother Timothy (Fatima) Franzen of Bloomington; beloved nieces, Kim and Tracy; nephew Patrick; numerous grandnephews and grandnieces; and many colleagues and friends in education and the community. He was preceded in death by his parents Evald & Irene (Olson) Franzen; and brother Robert.Funeral Service 3:00PM Saturday November 1, 2003 at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation one hour prior to service at church. Burial at 1:00 PM on November 3, 2003 at Chisholm Cemetery, Chisholm, MN. More information may be found at www.cherished1.com/allenMattson Funeral Home651-464-3556

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