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Francis I. Obituary
MARION: Francis D. Huffman I, age 58, died Friday, April 12, 2013 at Grant Medical Center after complications of an automobile accident.
Francis was born in Marion on January 28, 1955 to the late Francis Dana Sr. and Josephine (Moore) Huffman. Francis married Lois Rowland on July 26, 1975, who survives. Francis worked for over 40 years with the Whirlpool Corporation. He enjoyed bowling, movies, umpiring girls' softball and riding his Honda Goldwing.
Survivors include Francis' wife, Lois; children, Francis D. (Kristina Christian) Huffman II and Meredith M. (Jacob) Buckley, both of Marion; siblings, Fred (Diane) of Little Upper Sandusky, Jeff (Mary) of Radnor, OH, Craig (Tammy) of Marion, Terry (Pam) of Marion, and Cathy (Mike) Kelly of Morrell.; eight grandchildren three adoptive grandchildren; mother-in-law, Ruth "Verne" Rowland; brother-in-law, Paul (Viola) SR. Rowland; sister-in-law, Patricia (Alfred) Walter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4PM and 6 to 8PM Friday, April 19, 2013 at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 241 S. Prospect St, where services will be held Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 11AM. Burial will follow in Chapel Heights Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Christopher Reeves foundation, Celiac Support Group of Emanuel Lutheran Church or the donor's choice. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.gunderhallandfolk.com.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Marion Whirlpool family for all of their support and love.
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Memories and Condolences
for Francis I.
Tom and Brenda Gies
April 22, 2013
You touched the heart of everyone you knew,including the two of us.
Brenda Gies (Neal)
April 22, 2013
May your family find comfort in knowing what a wonderful man Frances was. Just thinking about him puts a smile on my face just as he always had when I saw him, I am sure God has a special place for him in Heaven. He will be missed by many as he touched the heart of all those he encountered in life, R.I.P.
Jan Rusbuldt
April 21, 2013
Lois... just heard,extending heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May you find strength and comfort in God's arms.
K. Kline
April 20, 2013
Sorry for your loss
Joy Rowland (Miller)
April 19, 2013
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Please note that my thought are with you at this difficult time and always.
Pam Huffman (Bowlby)
April 19, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Heaven has gained another angel.
Kittie Pugh
April 19, 2013
Thoughts are with you lois and your family!
The main street mcdonald's family
Chuck Deem
April 18, 2013
R.I.P. Francis and know that you will be greatly missed by a lot of friends and family. May God bless you all during this time of sorrow and give you the strength you need to get thru. Sincerely,
Kathy Stapleton Jordan
April 17, 2013
Fly High My Dear Friend of Many Years..R.I.P.
Dave Schaaf
April 17, 2013
I worked with Francis some from 2007 to 2012 in the tool room. Francis always had a steady disposition and I enjoyed being around him. I was fortunate enough to also be a "rider" so we always had plenty to talk about. My prayers are with the family and coworkers during this time. He will be missed!
Brenda Tewell
April 17, 2013
I worked with Francis at Whirlpool and bowling at Star Lanes. I will miss him on Facebook,we played the same games. My Prayers are with the Family.
April 16, 2013
you were apart of our family for good many years and aways be. you will be missed. we all love you. doolittle family
jerry ring
April 16, 2013
to the family of frances my deepest sorrow frances was a guy who always had a smile on his face a joke to tell and a friend who if you needed help he was there
April 16, 2013
Dear Lois and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Bill & Brenda Stout(Stone)
April 16, 2013
We, too, remember Francis as someone who smiled often and was friendly to everyone. May God bring peace and comfort to you in this time and the months ahead. Dave and Pam Pinney
Larry Wilcox
April 16, 2013
I knew The Huffman family way back when they lived on Oakgrove close to the Thompson Family and then on Bennett St. I was blessed to run into Francis about 15 years ago. He did not know me, but every time I ran into him later on, I would remind him of Fred
and how I liked his siblings as kids. Though I did not really get to know Francis-- right away I noticed he had an extraodinary Gift of Goodness, a sweetness, Gifted by the Spirit of God. I was truly Blessed by running into him many times after that..especially knowing and seeing him as a little boy. We talked about riding Bikes a little. I wish I could tell him the depth of character I saw in him. He will be much missed by his family because I know what a Wonderful PERSON, DAD AND HUSBAND HE TURNED OUT TO BE ..
Very Sorry to the family for your loss!
GOD BLESS!
Larry Wilcox Marion, Oh.
April 16, 2013
I never knew another man who seem to always have a glad heart like Francis did. He was extraordinary! May God comfort your family.
Scott Kelly
Debbie (Klingel) Allerton
April 16, 2013
Deepest sympathy to the Huffman family, God gained a special angel when he took Francis home. May all your wonderful memories guide you through your loss & keep his smiling glowing.
Steve McCullough
April 16, 2013
In all my years working at Whirlpool I never met a nicer human being. We had a lot of good times together and many more laughs. The tool room will not be the same with out Franny. God bless you Lois and family!
james & tina adamson
April 16, 2013
Condolence to the Huffman family.
glen stoll
April 15, 2013
I work with Francis a lot of years he was one of the happiest person i ever new he was a great person
Shari Franz- Cantrell
April 15, 2013
So sorry for your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharon Williams
April 15, 2013
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Harold & Anita Bloomfield
April 15, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Francis was a man who was loved by all. He will be dearly missed.We will miss seeing him at work everyday with a smile on his face and a kind word to share. Bless all of you and your extended family.
April 15, 2013
Sorry for your loss Francis was a wonderfull person and will be missed.My prayers are with the family
John & Brenda McGowan
April 15, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Francis was a good person and will be missed. John and I always enjoyed talking with him. He had a great sense of humor!
April 15, 2013
Lois and Family:
Please accept our condolences and deepest sympathy for the loss of Francis. I enjoyed his company and friendship as a coworker in the toolroom at Whirlpool. Francis was always ready to help when it was needed. We will miss him very much.
Michael and Mary Litell
sharon
April 14, 2013
So sorry for ur loss he was a great person to wok with
Tracy Darst
April 13, 2013
My deepest Sympothy goes to the family of a wonderful person.Francis's big smile will be forever missed inside Whirlpool's wall's.I'm Thankful I had the priviledge to know such a great person & God has gained a hard worker with a huge heart.Find comfort in knowing God has bigger better plans for all of us.
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