Troy Alan Franck, age 51, loving husband and papa, passed into the arms of his savior, Jesus, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, in Yuma, AZ, while visiting family for Christmas. Troy was born on May 18, 1971, to Norman P. and Sharon B. (Wisdom) Franck in Medina, ND. Troy excelled in retail management and customer service. He managed Foot Locker in MT and UT for 3 years and Tractor Supply Company in ND and PA for 7 years.  Troy moved his family back to MT in 2000 and managed Murdoch's Ranch and Home Supply in Bozeman for 17 years. At this time in his career, Troy chose to retire from retail management to spend more time with his family.  In Albuquerque, NM, Troy worked 1 year as a school librarian at New Mexico International School, sharing his passion for history and literature with students K-8. Troy was currently working for R&L Freight Carrier for 1+years. Troy had a passion for football, especially his dedication to the Montana State University Bobcats, Denver Broncos, and he bled BLUE for the University of Michigan Wolverines. Troy enjoyed camping and four wheeling with his family, reading, traveling in and out of the USA, was a master at pinochle, loved working on tasks outdoors, and taking walks with Gina and their poochie, Nellie. Most importantly, Troy was devoted to his family, supporting them in their individual interests, activities, and career choices.

Troy attended and graduated from Bozeman High School in 1989, lettering in football; it was there that he met the love of his life, Gina Renee Miller. They were married in Bozeman on July 25, 1992 and were blessed with three amazing children; Preston (wife Meghan), age 28, residing in Bozeman; Natalia, age 24, residing in NC; and Bryce, age 17, attending New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM, residing with Gina in Albuquerque, NM.

Troy was preceded in death by his grandparents Martin and Martha Wisdom and Leo and Isabele Franck.

Troy is survived by his beloved wife of 30+ years, Gina; son Preston (Meghan); daughter Natalia; son Bryce; Godchild Brittany Blanksma-Stark; His parents, Norm and Sharon Franck; his sister, Paris (Patrick); and brother Scott (Anita); His father and mother-in-law, Joe and Sharlene Miller; sister-in-laws Laura (Stan) Seago, Laurie Ray (Roger) Boyles, Deborah (Loren) Blanksma, and Shannon (Max) Simakhodskiy, along with many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held at Sunset Vista Funeral Home, in Yuma, AZ, on January 3, 2022.  A celebration of life is planned to be held in Bozeman, MT, the summer of 2023.

We want to give Troy the memorial he deserves to honor his life, all of our memories with him, and to say our final goodbyes. In lieu of flowers, donations to support the family during this time can be made at any of the First Security Bank locations in Bozeman or at any division of Glacier Family of Banks nationwide, under the "Franck Benefit Donation Account."