Lela M. Frantz

Lela M. Frantz, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the age of 78. 

Lela was born in Sioux City, IA to Rolande Orvil Nielsen and Agnes Blanche (Couture) September 25, 1945.  She graduated from Cherry Creek High School in 1964 and from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO in 1968.

Lela married Ronald (Keith) Musgrave on November 27, 1970.  They lived most of their married life (22 years) in Central City, Nebraska, until Keith passed away August 22, 1993.   To this union was born Jonathan, Verna, Andrew, Esther, and Philip. 

Lela married Missionary Robert Adams on April 3, 2004, and moved to Livingston, Tennessee.  They traveled together throughout the United States until Robert’s health declined.  He passed away December 21, 2012.

Lela returned to Wayne, Nebraska where she cared for her mother until she passed away.  From Wayne, she moved to Lincoln where she was actively involved in her church.  She assisted with a pre-kindergarten class of 15-20 children each week.  She would often visit them in their homes.

On July 29, 2023, she married Robert Frantz of Warsaw, IN until she passed away from a tragic accident.

She is survived by her five children Jonathan (Yoli) Musgrave of Lincoln, NE, Verna (Chris) Harner of Clyde, OH, Andrew (Amber) Musgrave of Benton, KS, Esther (John) Meyer of Oshkosh, WI, and Philip (Jennifer Musgrave of Pensacola, FL.  She is also survived by her stepchildren Timothy (Angie) Frantz of Etna Green, IN, Penny (Bruce) Bautch of Reedsburg, WI, Scott (Trina) Frantz of Inverness, FL, and April Frantz of Hendersonville, TN.  She is also survived by over 30 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren with one on the way.

She is also survived by her brother Gary Nielsen of Pheonix, AZ, her sister Linda Nielsen of Denver, CO, her sister Robin (Randy) Nelson of Winside, NE, Pammy (Kent) Hanika of Lincoln, NE, Wanda Nielsen of Tecumseh, NE, and Wade (Michelle) of Wilsonville, Alabama.  She is also survived by her brother-in-law Neil (Geri) Musgrave of Lochbuie, CO, brother-in-law Gary (Lindy) Musgrave of Lakewood, CO, sister-in-law Sara Musgrave of Archer, NE, and Naomi Musgrave of Edmond, OK.

She was preceded in death by her two husbands, her father Rolande Nielsen, her mother Agnes (Couture) Keenan, her brothers Les and Rollie, her sisters, Thea and Mary, her brother-in-laws, Gordon, Howard. Ralph, and Richard, her sister-in-laws, Lois and Leora, and her precious granddaughter Lydia Harner.

Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw is entrusted with the care of Lela and her family. Friends may join her family for visitation at Hope Baptist Church, 2277 E Pierceton Rd, Warsaw, IN 46580, on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm with the funeral service beginning at 5:00 pm. Pastor Don Williams will officiate Lela's Life Celebration. On Friday, November 3, 2023, she will be buried in Central City, Nebraska.

In lieu of flowers, donations will be divided between Hope Baptist Church’s Bible printing ministry (2277 East Pierceton Rd., Warsaw, IN 46508) or Lincoln Baptist Church’s bus ministry (2400 S. 11^th St., Lincoln, NE 68502). To leave a condolence or send flowers, please visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com