Francis "Fast Fran" Sobiech, Sr., age 53 of St. Anna, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his home.

Fran was born on February 3, 1968 in Chilton, to Leona (Faust) Sobiech and the late Lawrence Sobiech. He was a graduate of New Holstein High School. Fran was employed with Kaytee Products in Chilton for many years. He was formerly married to Amanda (Powers) Sobiech. Fran could be found working in the shop on cars and riding his Harley Davidson.

He is survived by his two children: Francis Sobiech, Jr and Samantha Sobiech along with her sons: Isaak Lee and Felix Sobiech; mother: Leona Sobiech; significant other: Sasha Herzog; brothers and sisters: Marvin (Judy) Sobiech, Mary Ann (James) Payne, Richard (Lisa) Sobiech, Marlene Sobiech (Jack), Karen (Francis) Raddatz and Tony Sobiech; sister-in-law: Gail Scheuers-Sobiech, Godmother: Florence Walsdorf and Goddaughter: Quincy Scheuers-Sobiech. Fran is further survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Fran was preceded in death by his father: Lawrence Sobiech, brother: Eugene Sobiech, Godfather: Charles Walsdorf, and the mother of his children: Amanda Sobiech.

Per Fran's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at 6:00PM on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, (815 6 ^th Street), Kiel. The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Friday from 3:00PM until the time of service at 6:00PM.

The family would like to thank the first responders and all who were there to help on Thursday.