Rev. Wilbur Carl Franzmeier (Wil), 99, of Rosemount, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026.

Wil was a longtime Pastor, faithfully serving his congregations and community for many years. He served as pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Plentywood, Montana; Zion Lutheran Church in Power, Montana; Trinity Lutheran Church in Slayton, Minnesota; Grace Lutheran Church in Hibbing, Minnesota; Trinity Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota; and Trinity Lake Johanna Lutheran Church in Arden Hills, Minnesota. Wil also served the wider church as First Vice President of the Minnesota North District LCMS and as Secretary for the Minnesota South District LCMS.

His life was marked by devotion to his faith, his family, and a calling rooted in compassion and service. Wil thoroughly enjoyed spending winters and vacations in Florida with his beloved wife, Dolores, creating cherished memories together.

Wil was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dolores Franzmeier, and by his sisters, Hilda Stock Beulke and Ethel Volkert.

Wil is survived by his daughters: Faith (Peter) Jonas, Hope Bauer (Bob Stanisic), and Janelle Franzmeier (Kent Rudeen).

He is also survived by his grandchildren: Elaine (Derek), Luke (Sarah), Erica (Tony), Ross, and Nathan; and by his great-grandchildren: Finnegan, Henry, George, Sophia, Lydia, Edward, Oliver, Jonathan, Eliza, Regan, and Aynsley.

He is further survived by other loving relatives and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 600 Walnut Street, Farmington, Minnesota. Memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM prior to the service at the church. A lunch will be served following the service.

Memorials will be forwarded by the family to Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.