Wyoming: Benefit for A.J. Franzen family is Feb. 19 in Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, WY – A fundraiser is being mounted to aid the family of PRCA timed-event cowboy A.J. Franzen, who was killed in a road accident Dec. 18 near his home in Carpenter, WY.

A silent auction and live auction will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Archer Complex in Cheyenne (exit 370 off I-80). There will be a $10 donation at the door.

The Law North of Crow Creek will provide entertainment, and there will be a cash bar with wine and beer.

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Auction items may be sent to Tom Wilson, Welding & Machine Inc., 1635 W. 19th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001, or arranged by calling Tom Hirsig (307-630-0357), Frank Thompson (307-421-1528), Bob Elliott (970-590-9581) or Matt Thomas (307-630-2671).

Cash donations may be sent to First Interstate Bank, A.J. Franzen Memorial Fund, 4612 Rue Terre, Cheyenne, WY 82009.

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Franzen is survived by his wife, Barbara, 16-month-old son, Jace, and a second child due to be born this spring.

CHEYENNE, WY – A fundraiser is being mounted to aid the family of PRCA timed-event cowboy A.J. Franzen, who was killed in a road accident Dec. 18 near his home in Carpenter, WY.

A silent auction and live auction will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Archer Complex in Cheyenne (exit 370 off I-80). There will be a $10 donation at the door.

The Law North of Crow Creek will provide entertainment, and there will be a cash bar with wine and beer.

Auction items may be sent to Tom Wilson, Welding & Machine Inc., 1635 W. 19th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001, or arranged by calling Tom Hirsig (307-630-0357), Frank Thompson (307-421-1528), Bob Elliott (970-590-9581) or Matt Thomas (307-630-2671).

Cash donations may be sent to First Interstate Bank, A.J. Franzen Memorial Fund, 4612 Rue Terre, Cheyenne, WY 82009.

Franzen is survived by his wife, Barbara, 16-month-old son, Jace, and a second child due to be born this spring.