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Gerald Francis Obituary
INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- Gerald R. Francis, age 79 of Indianapolis formerly of Russia died Monday June 5, 2023 at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born on February 14, 1944 in Fort Loramie, Ohio to the late Leroy & Mary (Seger) Francis.
He is survived by his children: Rebecca & Mohammed Esbaa, Columbus, Holly & Brooke Graham, Syracuse, Utah, Christopher & Elizabeth Francis, Lima, grandchildren: Zakaria, Jeran, Katherine, Jacob, Alana, brothers & sisters: Ron Francis, Wanda Monnin, Mike Francis, Doug Francis, Matt Francis, John Francis, Madeline Daniels, Theresa Matthews, Monica Francis.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Leroy, Jr. & Mark.
He was a veteran of the US Navy during the Vietnam War and spent his career as a successful banker and being named the American Banker of the Year.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM Monday, June 12, 2023 at St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia. Burial with full military honors to follow in St. Remy Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Russia on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 1 to 3 PM and from 9:00 to 10:00 AM on Monday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rustic Hope.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Francis
Jennifer Samples
July 13, 2023
Always a welcoming smile to greet me. You will be missed . Much love always
Bernard Hasten
June 23, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Condolences and best wishes to the entire family. Jerry was an amazing and dedicated individual to our entire family . He will be missed. The Hasten families.
Vicki Evans
June 15, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jay Goldman
June 12, 2023
A true leader and first class person. I was fortunate to know him at City Holding Company. My best wishes to the family and treasure the memories of a fine person.
Jay Goldman
Joyce Hubble
June 9, 2023
Please accept my sympathy..love and prayers to the family
Karen Klay
June 8, 2023
Our prayers are with the family at this time - you have some wonderful memories to share!
Rob and Lisa Hudson
June 8, 2023
Jerry will be missed at his workout gym, Fitness by Design. We saw Jerry many times over his 16 year tenure here.
We were lucky to have him as our client and friend. Jerry worked out until he couldn't any longer. We are sorry for your loss. On behalf of FBD ~ Rob and Lisa Hudson and Drew Conley
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11
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N. J. Hogenkamp Sons - Russia555 South Liberty Street, Russia, OH 45363
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12
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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
N. J. Hogenkamp Sons - Russia555 South Liberty Street, Russia, OH 45363
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