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Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Pastor Tim Ritter will officiate. Burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Nekoosa. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service Friday at the church.
Francis was born in Beloit on July 3, 1957, to James and Dorothy (Franklin) Vancil.
He married Kathleen Kompoles, his always and forever, one last time on December 31, 2020, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids. His strong dedication was not only evident in his personal life but also in his professional life. He worked as a truck driver for over 30 years and was a supervisor at Piggly Wiggly until his retirement. Francis was renowned for his knack for finding the best deals at garage sales, estate sales, and flea markets. A man of many interests, he was a member of the Devil Angeles and the Castle Rock "Hogs". He savored the thrill of fishing and hunting in his younger years, with a memorable expedition to Canada for bear hunting in the spring of 1987.
Shorty had a life full of laughter, love, and profound dedication. He was a man who embraced life's joys and shared his unique sense of humor with those around him. Known for his playful spirit, Shorty was known for joking around with everyone and never missed an opportunity to ask for the winning lottery numbers.
He cherished camping with Kay around the state and their annual fall motorcycle ride in Tomahawk. He especially enjoyed family gatherings, particularly during Thanksgiving, when he would request his own ham and never passed on a dessert.
Francis is survived by his wife Kay; children: Bill (Vicki Ironside) Downs, Scott Downs, Sean Downs, Craig Heinrich, Heather (Josh Schindler) Vancil and Andrea; grandchildren: Dylan, Riley, and Tucker Downs, Timothy Gosh, Justice Terrab, and Kenneth Suziki; siblings: Floyd Vancil, Charles (Jackie) Vancil and Julie Kurz; honorary grandson Gage Brehm; special friends: Brian Shaurette (Tanya) and Tito; uncles: Wats Schoonover and Robert Garetsor; fur children Frankie, Lily and Jake.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Dorothy (Franklin) Vancil; brother Ralph Vancil and sister-in-law Barb Vancil and fur son Rocky.
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Tanya johnson
October 28, 2024
Thank you Kay for letting Brian ride shorty bike. Shorty will be missed by many and his friend will miss his call each morning. With love always Shaurette/Johnson family
Richard Kunginger
October 25, 2024
Tito Thank You So Much For the Words Of Wisdom At Francies Grave Side We Love All You Guy's And all That Your Club Has Done For Our Community Keep It Up Francis Is smiling down On The proud Ones You And KB Run a Tide Club
michael m tea
October 24, 2024
Shorty Gone Wow, The Proud Ones Have Lost a Lot of Members...! Barnes-Bry dog-Pup dog-Runt-Jew-Judie-Ma:corslen-Wild Bill-Bulldog-You Are all Missed god bless
tito m bopp sr
October 23, 2024
First and Upmost My deepest: Goes Out To The Family And Shorty's Wife Kay Shorty has Been my friend since 1995,He Loved The scorpions Ryding His Harley He Was a Member Of The IMO-And The Proud ones Along with the Hog chapter Shorty loved To camp and loved Haning with his friends Shorty was also damn proud Of His long term Sobriety-We Sat around the camp fire On Many nights and we loved Our time together On All Them awesome Rides Throughout the state of wisconsin,michigan,Kentucky,Indiana.Allabama, & Local Poker runs-Our best time was spend Ryding With Steve Picket. Ishmel.Brydog,KB,Cheeses,Tito,Perv,Jim Addams-I Will miss My friend May he have found Peace On His Next journey.PS Shorty In Heaven There Is No Beer so You Are all Good All my love your Friend & President Tito Bopp Sr-The Proud ones
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Aggie Smazal
October 20, 2024
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Francis.He used to hang out in his early years with my son and spent many days by my house.
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