Franklin Dale Mudra

Franklin Dale Mudra was born on Dec. 29, 1933 in Austin, MN., the son of Frank and Edna Olson Mudra. He attended and graduated from Albert Lea High School and then attended Austin Vo-Tech obtaining his training as a mechanic. He owned and operated a repair shop in Myrtle and also worked for the Freeborn County Highway Department working there for over 30 years. On Nov. 28, 1956 Franklin was united in marriage to Betty Prine in Northwood, IA. Franklin enjoyed working on and restoring older cars and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Betty, Rochester, daughters; Lorie and husband Mark Buehrer, Northwood, IA., and Linda and husband Todd Anderson, Ettrick, Wisconsin. Grandsons, Ryan and Cory Buehrer, Dallas Texas. Sisters; Marlene and husband Dean Lechner, Austin, MN., and Carol Oakland, Brownsdale, MN. Son-in-law Mark Gayken, Albert Lea and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Franklin was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Janene Gayken, granddaughter, Jessica Gayken. Brother, Wayne Mudra and one sister in infancy.