Passed Away - Francis A. Dick

Francis A. Dick
April 18, 1931 - November 02, 2010
Storm Lake, Iowa

Visitation: 4-8:00 p.m. November 04, 2010 at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller, Iowa
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. November 05, 2010 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Schaller, Iowa
Vigil Service: 7:00 p.m. November 04, 2010 at Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller, Iowa
Interment: November 05, 2010 at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Schaller, Iowa

Francis Dick, age 79, of Schaller, Iowa died November 2, 2010 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Francis Antone Dick, son of Henry and Elizabeth (Dirkx) Dick, was born in Carroll, Iowa, on April 18, 1931. He attended school for several years at Eden Country School before graduating from Schaller Community High School.

On May 21, 1955, Francis was united in marriage to Kathryn Wattier. This union was blessed with seven children: Anne, Daniel, Michael, Constance, Denise, David and Mary.

Francis proudly served his country for nine years, as part of the United States Army Reserves. He spent many years farming and also worked at Jacques Seed Corn Plant. Francis was an active member of his church, St. Joseph Catholic. He was an active member of the Men’s Club, Knights of Columbus and lectured at weekend masses. Francis was always eager to paint machinery and mow the lawns. He also enjoyed working on puzzles, playing cards and going dancing.

Those left to cherish Francis’ memory include his wife of 55 years, Kathryn Dick of Schaller, Iowa; his children: Anne Ellis (special friend Bob Thompson) of Denver, Colorado; Daniel (Jeanne) Dick of Garner, Iowa; Michael (Faith) Dick of Humboldt, Iowa; Constance Eddie (special friend Kevin Heissel) of Lemars, Iowa; Denise (Paul) McMahon of Waterloo, Iowa; David Dick (fiancé Diane Jacobson) of Schaller, Iowa; and Mary Gamroth (special friend Wesley Morris) of Yucaipa, California; 16 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and many other extended family and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Linus Dick; sister, Luella Smith; and brother-in-law, Donald Brown.

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