Franklin Mann 3rd, 88

Franklin Mann 3rd, 88, husband of Sherry Elaine (Slemmer) Mann, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at his home in Pottstown.

Born in Perkasie, PA, he was the son of the late Franklin F. Mann Jr. and Estella L. (Swartley) Mann.

Franklin proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was a long-time Scout Master for Troop 106. Franklin had been very active in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and also at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church over the years. He was heavily involved in his community. He was a member of Kiwanis, the Elks Club, and served as President and secretary of the Stowe Youth Organization (SYO). Franklin had a successful career as the President of AAA in Pottstown and in Lansdale. He also served on the AAA National Board and PA State Federation, as well as being a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Outside of his work, Franklin was an avid golfer. Franklin was a very devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Surviving along with his wife, Sherry of 66 years, is his daughter Melinda S. Deamer, wife of Monte; son Franklin Mann 4th, husband of Luisa; sister Shirley Fay Collings; brother Richard L. Mann, husband of Janet; grandchildren Jeanie Conjura, wife of Joseph, Joan Adams, wife of Joshua, Franklin Mann 5th, Tiffany Hofer, wife of Joseph, Stephen J. Wagner, husband of Paige McKnabb, and Matthew F. Wagner; and 14 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his sisters Arlene E. Moore and Lorraine J. Bennett.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:00AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (548 Old Swede Rd, Douglassville, PA 19518) with Pastor Gregory Frey officiating. Burial will follow at Limerick Garden of Memories. A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 6:00PM-8:00PM at Catagnus Funeral Home (711 N. Franklin St., Pottstown, PA 19464). Viewing will also be held on Friday, October 16, 2026 from 9:30AM-11:00AM at St. Paul’s Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Franklin’s name.

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I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family during this time.

~ Valarie Kriner New Stanton, PA
10/13/2026 8:00:07 PM

To my Dear Friends, my condolences and prayers. I’m sorry for your family loss. 💐🙏🏻

~ Maida Enid Perez
10/13/2026 2:30:10 PM

I will always remember his smile and singing with him in the choir.

~ Stephen Wagner Mont Clare, PA
10/12/2026 9:15:51 PM

Mindy and Monty
Rob and I are keeping you and your family in our prayers.❤️

~ Dolly Casper Douglassville, PA
10/12/2026 7:03:39 PM

Rest in Peace. It was zn honor to have known you.

~ Bill Payne
10/12/2026 12:56:54 PM

God rest your soul uncle Frank 🙏

~ Kathiann
10/12/2026 12:00:26 PM

Dear Mindy & Family, I am so sorry to hear this. He was a great man who I remember fondly. I was so happy to have talked with him at the Christmas bazaars these last few years♡ God Bless you all♡

~ Susan Nester Boyertown, PA
10/12/2026 11:42:44 AM