Dr. Franz has been teaching history for 38 years in various colleges, and sometimes to high school students. He has written a number of historical dramas for his history students, and after one season's performance, he received a letter of commendation from former president George Bush, Sr. for making history alive to students today. He has also taken history students on a number of field trips to various important historical locations. He currently teaches online history courses for various universities, along with various live classes in his area.
He has been married since 1983 to Wendy, and they have a son and daughter, both adults. In their spare time, they love to walk, jog, swim, and ride their bikes.