He is survived by his three children Gina Ljubec of Fayetteville Arkansas , Tammy Ljubec of Painesville, Adam (Melinda) Ljubec of Montville and a granddaughter Pamela Brown of Wickliffe. He came to this country from Slovenia the former Yugoslavia in 1956 and became a United States Citizen in 1963. He owned and operated Franz Truck and Towing Service in Painesville for many years. Over the last several years he spent a lot of time in his vegetable garden and Polka Dancing, and had a love of His dog Pumpkin. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Western Reserve 5786 Heisley Rd. Mentor OH 44060