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Franklin Sanborn

Franklin David Sanborn, age 92, died peacefully November 7, 2026 at Bel Rae Senior Living in Mounds View, Minnesota. Born March 11, 1934 in Lake City, Minnesota. Survived by children Linda Hubbard, Daniel (Marilee) and Jonathan (Sarah); 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents Harold and Ellen Sanborn, wife Delores, siblings Charles, Wendell, and Mary Ellen. Married Delores August 28, 1954. They raised three children in Lake City and moved to Minneapolis in 1962, later moving to Robbinsdale where they were active members of their church.
He was a machinist at Durkee Atwood and a tool designer for Honeywell. Frank served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He loved music, sang in church choirs, and was a trombonist in the Honeywell Concert Band for many years. Memorials to Salem Covenant Church.

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