Robert C. "Bob" Franz, age 66, of Herman, passed away Tuesday, October 12, in Butler Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

Born May 29, 1955 in Butler, Bob was a son of the late Hubert N. and Theresa M. Steiner Franz.

Bob was a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish – Saint Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church.

He was a 1974 graduate of Butler High School.

An avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan, Bob was always proud to fly the "Jolly Roger". He  also enjoyed cheering on the Penguins and the Steelers. He loved to read, especially World War II books. One of his favorite pastimes was spending time at the family camp.

He is survived by four brothers, Edwin H. Franz, of Herman, Regis V. Franz, of Butler, Thomas J. Franz, of Herman, and James M. Franz, of Butler; one aunt; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by one sister-in-law, Sheila Neigh Franz, who passed away July 10, 2005.

Friends will be received on Monday, October 25, in Saint Mary of the Assumption R.C. Church, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow celebrated at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ward Stakem, officiating.

Inurnment will be in Saint Mary's Cemetery.

The Franz family gratefully thanks the Herman Volunteer Fire Company, the ambulance services of East Butler and Saxonburg, and the doctors, nurses, and staff of Butler Memorial Hospital for the compassion and care given to Bob.