Michael Deen Franse
, Pennsylvania
October 9, 2026
Michael "Mike" Deen Franse, 75, of Myerstown, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, PA. Born January 17, 1951, in Kansas City, KS, he was the son of the late Steven Drounchek and Jean (Koser) Gerner.Mike proudly served in the United States Army. He had a servant's heart — delivering meals through Lebanon County Christian Ministries and volunteering at the Humane Society of Lebanon County Thrift Shop. Giving back was simply who he was.He loved camping at Thousand Trails in Hershey and could spend hours wandering flea markets, thrift shops, and tag sales. He was an antique hunter at heart, always on the lookout for the next great find.Mike is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Jean (Smith) Franse; his son, Scott M. Franse, and daughter-in-law, Heather; his grandchildren, Grady T. and Edie P. Franse; his brothers, Jeff Bair (Dee) and Edward…