Ronald E. Franer

Ronald Edward Franer, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at the Charles W. Gerstenberg Hospice Center in West Palm Beach, FL. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Janice, of Loxahatchee, FL; children Lisa Spear (Greg) of Woodbridge, VA, Benjamin Franer of Loxahatchee, FL and Nathan Braden of Parlow, VA; Robert Smith (Cathy) and Sharon Stanley (John), both of Loxahatchee, FL; and Jackie Huynh of Woodbridge, VA. Also survived by a sister, Marian Lynch of Fredericksburg, VA. He also leaves a host of beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family. A service of Remembrance will be held at Community of Hope United Methodist Church, 14101 Okeechobee Blvd, Loxahatchee FL on Monday, June 25 at 10:30 am. The Rev. E. Dale Locke officiated. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 6-8 pm at DeMaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA 703-941-9428. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Community of Hope United Methodist Church, 14101 Okeechobee Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470; Annandale United Methodist Church, 6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003; or Guide Dogs of America, 13445 Glenoaks Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342.