Dirk Franta, age 50, passed away unexpectedly, on June 8th, 2020.
Dirk was born on September 17th, 1969 in Mountain View, California to Andrew David and Sandi Franta. He attended high school at Millersburg Academy Military School in Kentucky and Forest Park High School in Cincinnati, OH. He spent his final years supporting his 82-year-old parents as well as helping to raise his 2-year-old granddaughter, Abigail Lillian Fiorini.
Dirk is survived by his father, Andrew David; mother, Sandi Franta; brother Craig; brother Todd; sister-in-law Velli Franta; the love of his life Christine Fiorini; and granddaughter Abigail Fiorini. He was a loving son, brother, partner, grandfather, friend, and never knew a stranger. He was affectionately known as "Dirky Dirk" and greeted everyone with a beautiful smile and a warm heart.
He was preceded in death by Jack, his beloved dog, and his grandparents.
Dirk's celebration of life ceremony is pending due to the current restrictions. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made directly to his preferred charity Sweet Dreams by Lizzy
https://www.facebook.com/sweetdreamsbylizzy/ Donations can be by mail to Park National Bank, 4550 Eastgate Blvd., Cincinnati, OH 45245 or by calling the bank at 513-753-0900 for the benefit of Sweet Dreams by Lizzy. You can also send funds via Paypal. Send funds to
sweetdreamsbylizzy@gmail.com.
His love of life, children, and his family will forever be cherished and remembered.
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Dirk Franta 50 years old , born on September 17, 1969 and passed away on June 8, 2020. We will remember him forever.