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Francis Paul Devine

Birth	:	16 Feb 1921 Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Jan 2009 Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3405991, -92.2200012
Description	:	Francis Paul, "FP", Devine passed away at his home after a lengthy illness on Jan.5th, 2009. He was born in Keokuk Co., north of Sigourney, IA on February 16, 1921, to James Francis and Edwina Nemmers Devine. After completing grammar school in Van Buren Township, he graduated from Sigourney High School in 1939. He farmed the family farm until 1942, when he volunteered to serve his country in the Army Air Corps. Graduating as a pilot, F.P. flew the P-38 "Lightning" during his tour of duty in the China-Burma-India (C.B.I.) Theatre of WW II. He... Read More	Francis Paul, "FP", Devine passed away at his home after a lengthy illness on Jan.5th, 2009. He was born in Keokuk Co., north of Sigourney, IA on February 16, 1921, to James Francis and Edwina Nemmers Devine. After completing grammar school in Van Buren Township, he graduated from Sigourney High School in 1939. He farmed the family farm until 1942, when he volunteered to serve his country in the Army Air Corps. Graduating as a pilot, F.P. flew the P-38 "Lightning" during his tour of duty in the China-Burma-India (C.B.I.) Theatre of WW II. He retired from active duty as a Captain in the Air Force Reserves, but always kept in close contact with his unit, 60th Fighter Squadron, 33rd fighter Group "The Fighting Crows", 10th Army Air Corp. After returning to Sigourney to his farming life, Francis met Eileen Maye Culhane and they were united in marriage August 10, 1946. They were blessed with seven children who then blessed them with fourteen grandchildren. Francis served as a township trustee for many years and then as a Keokuk County supervisor. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, VFW, American Legion, and Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by his wife, Eileen, children: Mary Eileen (Jody) Meyer of Decorah, Patrick of Sigourney, Michelle of Anchorage, AK, Timothy of Sigourney, Francine (Joseph) Behounek of Chelsea, Theresa (Eric) Lyon of Toledo, John (Irene) of Cincinnati, OH, and 14 grandchildren: Sean, Brendan, and Sr. Airman Colin (Jessica) Devine-Meyer; Sydney Devine; Justin Devine; Shane and Katie Behounek; Thomas (Erica), 1Lt.Tyrel, Ted (Kayla), Erin, and Todd Lyon; Emma and Owen Devine; a brother, Larry (Trudy)Devine of Algona, sisters-in-law, Rosella Devine of Great Falls, MT, Mary Culhane of Oberlin, OH, and many nieces, nephews and cousins and his Air Force buddies, Forrest Dalrymple and John Elliott. Francis was preceded in death by his parents, James F. and Edwina; brothers, Maj. Joseph and Dr. James (Delores) Devine, and his sister, Eileen (Rupert) Kulin.

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Francis Paul Devine's memorial is located at: Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk County, USA.
When did Francis Paul Devine death?
Francis Paul Devine death on 5 Jan 2009 in Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.3405991
Longitude: -92.2200012

Family Members:

Parent

James Francis Devine

(1886 - 1926)

Edwina Marie Nemmers Devine

(1898 - 1979)

Spouse

Eileen Maye Culhane Devine

(1923 - 2021)

Siblings

Joseph Richard Devine

(1919 - 1962)

Lieut James Stephen Devine

(1922 - 2005)

Lawrence William Devine

(1924 - 2018)

Eileen Marie Devine Kulin

(1926 - 2005)

Children

Patrick Paul “Pat” Devine

(1949 - 2017)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Sigourney, Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3405991, -92.2200012

2. Sigourney East Cemetery
Sigourney, Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3418999, -92.1992035

3. Clary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3589080, -92.2000090

4. County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3380013, -92.1770020

5. Conner Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3050003, -92.2380981

6. Johnson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3824997, -92.2485962

7. Pennington Cemetery
Sigourney, Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2769012, -92.2050018

8. Stoermer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3333449, -92.1335126

9. Sunny Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3367004, -92.1311035

10. Walton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3583445, -92.1335126

11. Garrett Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3368988, -92.3277969

12. Kensler Cemetery
Delta, Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2994003, -92.3246994

13. Humes Cemetery
Thornburg, Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4085999, -92.2968979

14. Garabaldi Cemetery
Sigourney, Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3027800, -92.1111100

15. Saint Martin Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4100075, -92.2971268

16. Doggett Cemetery
Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2799988, -92.1306000

17. Bethel Cemetery
Delta, Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2794000, -92.3107000

18. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Webster, Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4039001, -92.1224976

19. Trueblood Cemetery
Sigourney, Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2583462, -92.1501798

20. Springfield Cemetery
Delta, Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3386002, -92.3531036

21. Saint Josephs Cemetery
What Cheer, Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4007988, -92.3300018

22. Old Bethel Cemetery
Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3333452, -92.0835114

23. Bethel Methodist Cemetery
Sigourney, Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3373000, -92.0825500

24. Highland Cemetery
What Cheer, Keokuk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3936005, -92.3407974