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Francis Arvidson Obituary

Arvidson, Francis (Franny)

Francis Charles Arvidson, 65, passed away peacefully Jan. 16, 2013, at home. He was born on May 15, 1947, to the late George and Mary Arvidson. On Dec. 6, 1985, he married his wife of 27 years, Jean (Burnette) Arvidson.

Fran was a truck driver for Fox Valley Iron Metal & Auto Salvage.

He is survived by his wife, Jean; three sons, Chris (Susie), Ft. Scott, Kan.; Brian (Colleen), Ashland, Wis.; and Scott (Stephanie), Oshkosh; and a stepson, Steven Burnette, Minot, N.D., whom he loved and treated as his very own. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Dylan, Garrett, Cody, Porter, Lilly, Axel, Hailey, Tylor, Brittany, Heather and Andrew. He is also survived by a brother, George (Judy) Arvidson, Des Moines, Iowa.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at the Oshkosh Kingdom Hall at 3343 Omro Rd., Oshkosh, Wis. All friends and family are welcome.

Published by Oshkosh Northwestern on Jan. 18, 2013.
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So very sorry to hear of your husband's passing Jean. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. God will comfort you and carry you through this my friend. Kathy Jackman-Hiltunen

February 13, 2013

Franny, I have not seen you in years but you will never be forgetten. Keep on Trucking. You are with God now may you rest in peace
~Heather

Heather Borland

January 28, 2013

Good man. God Bless. I'm sorry for the families loss.

Laura Baumgartner

January 22, 2013

Grandpa,you will be missed and loved by all. i love and miss you so much

Heather

January 21, 2013

Friends forever, thanks for the good times, an memories! Jeannie sorry I cant make it to the memorial service...

Bill Rounsiville

January 19, 2013

Fran,
I will miss seeing you sitting at the counter at work...May you rest easy in God's hands and may your family have peace at this time.

Sarah

January 18, 2013

You're already missed, though we'll keep in mind that you're in a much better place.

January 18, 2013

Fran you will be missed very much. I will miss you at work and you calling me baby doll. You touch my heart and the heart of my entire family. We love and miss you very much.

Love
Gloria

January 18, 2013

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