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Franklin Craig

1943 - 2026

Franklin Craig obituary, 1943-2026, Norwalk, OH

BORN

1943

DIED

2026

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Franklin Craig Obituary

Franklin B. "Benj" Craig

Apr 23, 1943 - Feb 7, 2026

North Fairfield

Franklin "Benj" B. Craig, 83, of North Fairfield, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born April 23, 1943, in Willard, to Chester and Dorothy (Bennett) Craig.

Benj worked in sheet metal at Ford Motor Company in Sandusky for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy.

Benj is survived by his wife, Vicki L. Craig; son, Cory S. Craig; grandchildren, Coral Sky, Coee Raine, and Canyon River Craig; sister, Erma Ross; in-laws, Raymond Ross, Kay Klingesmith, John Wilken, and Nancy Wilken; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Benj was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Faye Fife; and in-laws, Harold Fife, Tom Zeigler, and George Klingesmith.

In keeping with Benj's wishes, a private service will take place, with burial at North Fairfield Cemetery.

Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Norwalk Reflector on Feb. 9, 2026.

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