Jason Dean Franks of Waupaca, Wisconsin, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. A beloved husband, son, uncle, and friend, Jason will always be remembered for his quick wit, love of dancing, singing and karaoke, as well as his generosity, warmth, and inviting presence to all who he encountered.

Jason was born on June 1, 1984, to Dean and Victoria (nee Rehak) Franks. After excelling in his studies, as well actively participating in band and theatre, Jason graduated from Waubonsie Valley High School in his hometown of Aurora, Illinois. He would go on to attend the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh to obtain his bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership. He then went on to work at Amcor for 10 years in multiple roles, his latest being a Customer Service Manager.

Jason met the love of his life, Samuel Markert, in Madison, Wisconsin, and later got legally married in 2014. They went on to be proud pet owners to various dogs and cats, as well as awesome uncles.

Jason is survived by his husband, Samuel Markert; his mother, Vicki Franks; his sister, Lisa Franks-Jansson and brother-in-law Eric Jansson; his niece, Arya; his nephew, Aidan; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Pamela Markert; his sister-in-law Kendall Markert; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Jason was preceded in death by his father, Dean Franks; his grandmother, Doris Rehak; and grandfather, James Rehak, Sr.

A visitation for Jason will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home, 904 E. Main Street in Winneconne, Wisconsin.

In lieu of flowers and cards, donations in Jason's honor can be made to Go Fetch in Winneconne, Wisconsin.

If you wish, please submit online condolences/memories to muellerfh.net.