My third cousin is Ursula (Uschi) Franzke. (Her maiden name was Doering.) I do know that her former husband is now deceased, but he is survived by two children; Andreas Franzke (known as Andi), and Christina Franzke (known as Tina).
I communicate with Andi on a monthly basis and will try and attach his photo to this e-mail. I have a great photo of Andi, with his daughter, Kira. Uschi and I talk by telephone a couple of times each year. I have visited Schney (now part of Lichtenfels) numerous times. Uschi has been to Houston once, and Andi has visited two times.
Andi's e-mail address is
andifranzke@gmx.deI don't have much information on the Franzke family, but chances are good that Andi or Uschi will have some information for you. Andi checks his e-mail about one every week, so don't be discouraged if he is slow to respond. He speaks English fairly well, and will understand most of what you write in English.
Good luck with your hunt!
Regards,
Mark Gartner