Frances “Fran” Betz

Frances “Fran” Betz (nee Freitag) was born to eternal life on June 28, 2025, at the age of 98. 

Fran was born on Aug.15, 1926, in Grafton to her late parents John and Helen (nee Becker) Freitag. 

She was united in marriage to William J. Betz on Jan. 26, 1957, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grafton, Wis. 

She is survived by her nieces Jill (Randy) Radke, Dr. Wendy Freitag, Becky (John) Helmlinger and Sally Weber. She was the great-aunt of Eric (Lora) Radke, Chad (Kelly) Radke, Amy (Fred) Schomann, Mark (Shawna) Weber, Nic, Elizabeth and Victoria Weber and Catherine (Charles) Holinka; and great-great-aunt of Madeleine and Sydney Radke, Mason, Maddox and Sienna Schomann, Gaberialla and Joshua Radke, Evelyn Weber and Abagail Holinka. She is further survived by many friends and family. 

Fran was preceded in death by her beloved husband William and their infant son William, along with her parents John and Helen, sister Ann Weber, brothers Clem Freitag and Norbert Freitag, sister-in-law Ruth Klenner, brother-in-law Leroy Weber and nephews Ken Weber and Ron Spasaro. 

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday July 8, 2025, at 5 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with a visitation from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. at the church. 

Memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church or a charity of your choice are appreciated. 

Please see www.muellerfuneralhome.com for online condolences.