Eula Witmore Frantz

Eula was born Jan. 13, 1930, in Rich Hill, Mo., and died peacefully on Dec. 14, 2023 in Lincoln, Neb.

Her elementary years were spent as part of the Happy Hill, Mo., community where her parents, Nora and Merle Witmore, farmed. She had an only sister, Ann (Witmore) Burger, who was five years her senior. Both sisters became well-versed in vocal and keyboard music. Most of Eula’s professional life was spent as a pianist, accompanist and organist.

Eula met Byron Frantz at McPherson, Kan. where their respective families had moved in the mid-40s. They were subsequently married at the McPherson Churc...