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Darrell Franklin “Red” Francis

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Birth	:	22 Oct 1928 Garner, Hancock County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Mar 2010 Britt, Hancock County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Patricks Cemetery, Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0828018, -93.7742004
Description	:	Darrell "Red" Francis, 81, of Britt, Iowa passed away March 2, 2010 at the Hancock Memorial Hospital in Britt, Iowa. Funeral services for Darrell Francis will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel 178 Center Street West in Britt with Rev. Brian Dellaert officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Britt. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Britt VFW and American Legion Ceremonial Unit. Darrell Franklin Francis, the son of Frank and Vernal (Indvik) Francis was born October 22, 1928 in Garner, Iowa. He attended Britt Schools before joining the... Read More	Darrell "Red" Francis, 81, of Britt, Iowa passed away March 2, 2010 at the Hancock Memorial Hospital in Britt, Iowa. Funeral services for Darrell Francis will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Ewing Funeral Chapel 178 Center Street West in Britt with Rev. Brian Dellaert officiating. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Britt. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Britt VFW and American Legion Ceremonial Unit. Darrell Franklin Francis, the son of Frank and Vernal (Indvik) Francis was born October 22, 1928 in Garner, Iowa. He attended Britt Schools before joining the United States Army in 1946. Red was united in marriage with Irene Appelhons on October 16, 1948 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt. The couple made their home in Corpus Christi, Texas for a time before returning to Britt. Red was employed by the United States Post Office and the bowing alley in Britt. He later worked as a self employed painter for many years, retiring in 2004. Red enjoyed spending time with his family especially his three granddaughters. He also enjoyed playing cards, bowling, hunting, boating and fishing and times at the cabin in Faribault, Minnesota. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Britt. Red was also an American Legion and VFW member. He was a founding member and past president of the West Hancock County Ambulance Service, served on the Britt Fire Department and was a past Britt City Council member. Red is survived by two children: Diane Francis of Britt and Jim (Tina) Francis and their daughters: Courtney, Callie and Cara all of Britt; one brother, Duane Francis of Britt and several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Irene; son Donald Paul Francis; his parents; stepmother Emma Clark and stepsister Donna Bundy.

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Darrell Franklin “Red” Francis's memorial is located at: Saint Patricks Cemetery, Britt, Hancock County, USA.
When did Darrell Franklin “Red” Francis death?
Darrell Franklin “Red” Francis death on 2 Mar 2010 in Britt, Hancock County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0828018
Longitude: -93.7742004

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Irene Catherine Appelhons Francis

(1929 - 1998)

Siblings

Duane Roger Francis

(1926 - 2010)

Children

Donald Paul Francis

(1949 - 1953)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0828018, -93.7742004

2. Evergreen Cemetery
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0993996, -93.7921982

3. National Hobo Memorial
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1003500, -93.7913500

4. Saint John Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1055984, -93.7177963

5. Boone Township Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0393982, -93.8786011

6. Saint Boniface Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1055984, -93.6418991

7. Orthel Township Cemetery
Woden, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1265984, -93.9001999

8. Liberty Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0292015, -93.6544037

9. Peace Reformed Cemetery
Garner, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0536000, -93.6153000

10. Concord Cemetery
Garner, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0891991, -93.5971985

11. Old Amsterdam Cemetery
Kanawha, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9517700, -93.7571500

12. Crystal Lake Township Cemetery
Crystal Lake, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2233315, -93.8033295

13. West Lake Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9403000, -93.7369003

14. Amsterdam Township Cemetery
Kanawha, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9385000, -93.8030000

15. Calvary Cemetery
Klemme, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0018997, -93.6046982

16. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Wesley, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0833015, -93.9805984

17. Corwith Cemetery
Corwith, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9935989, -93.9456024

18. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Corwith, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9939003, -93.9468994

19. Magor Township Cemetery
Corwith, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9602446, -93.9107818

20. Christian Reformed Church Cemetery
Woden, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1844000, -93.9484000

21. Faith Lutheran Cemetery
Miller, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1844406, -93.5994415

22. Bingham Township Cemetery
Woden, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2133293, -93.9130630

23. Evergreen Cemetery
Wesley, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0861015, -94.0180969

24. Madison Township Cemetery
Madison Township, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2411003, -93.6371994