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Dominic Francis Obituary
MOUNT CORY -- Dominic M. "Dom" Francis, 42, was killed in the line of duty on Thursday, March 31, 2022 near Bluffton, Ohio. He was born in Bluffton on August 9, 1979 to Robert and Vicky (Bratcher) Francis and they survive. Dom graduated from Cory-Rawson High School in 1998 and then, the University of Findlay in 2002 where he played football. He married Ricki Davis on June 21, 2010, and she survives along with a son, Blake Francis of Van Buren, daughter, Taylor (Matthew Hill) Born of Tiffin, sister, Chase (Brett) Eikenbary of Mt. Cory, paternal grandparents, Maryland (Ann) Francis of Bluffton and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Junior (LaDonna) Bratcher.
He served on the Findlay Police Department and the Hancock County Sheriff's Office before joining the Bluffton Police Department where he served the community for 11 years. During those years, Officer Francis was awarded the Officer of the Year award twice, multiple Letters of Commendation, The Chief's Leadership Award and a Bluffton Police Department Life Saving Award to name a few. Officer Francis also served as a Captain for the Southwestern Hancock Joint Fire District for several years. He was also honored by Mothers Against Drunk Drivers as Top Cop and earned the Ohio EMS Star of Life multiple times. Dom was very active with Cory-Rawson High School where he was a strength and conditioning coach, football coach, substitute teacher and bus driver. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends at Indian Lake and driving his boat.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022 from 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM at the Cory-Rawson High School Auditorium. A Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 8, 2022 at the Sommer Center at Bluffton University. Burial will follow in Clymer Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Officer Francis to the FOP Lodge 20 Foundation, PO Box 1335, Findlay, OH 45840. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME. Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com
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Brenda blunk
April 8, 2022
Dedication- a noun so simple for you to wear proudly w/ so many hats plus fulfill so many other positions all at 110%. God Bless you in your eternal life. May God hold and support your with his sovereign holy Love.
Dixie L May
April 8, 2022
Thank You for your service and sincere sympathy to your families. Have also been praying for Ricki.
Dixie
Elizabeth Watson
April 7, 2022
Thank you very much for your service.
Jackie Reyes
April 6, 2022
May God Bless your family... R.I.P a Hero
sharren douglas
April 5, 2022
R.I.P. Dominic. Prayers to his family.
Ruthie Hammons
April 5, 2022
Thanks for serving us You are a hero. My sympathy to your family,
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