Francis Edward Abler, 86, of St. Peter passed away August 4th at Hospice Home of Hope. Francis was born December 14th, 1930 in the town of Taycheedah, a son of Alois and Alvina (Sabel) Abler. On May 22nd, 1954 he married Mary F. Stephany of Fond du Lac, WI, at St. Patrick’s Church.
Francis served in the U.S Army during the Korean War, stationed in Alaska. Along with farming, he worked at Wells Manufacturing, Soo Line RR and Erv Pauly Construction. He was then co-owner of The Frank Nett Company until retirement.
Francis loved spending time with his family. One of his fondest memories is when his children and grandchildren went “Up-North” to their home on Pelican Lake and went water skiing, tubing and riding on the John Deere Gator. He also enjoyed the Brewers, Packers, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, welding, gardening and splitting wood (with his dog Sammi).
Organizations Francis was active in are the American Legion Post 454 of Mt. Calvary, Knights of Columbus Council #664, St Peter Athletic Club and the treasurer for the Town of Taycheedah.
Francis is survived by his beloved family and friends.
Visitation: Francis’s family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM at Zacherl Funeral Home, 875 E. Division Street in Fond du Lac.
Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 2:00 PM at St. Peter Catholic Church, in the Village of St. Peter. Burial will be in the St. Charles Cemetery with military honors.
Francis served in the U.S Army during the Korean War, stationed in Alaska. Along with farming, he worked at Wells Manufacturing, Soo Line RR and Erv Pauly Construction. He was then co-owner of The Frank Nett Company until retirement.
Francis loved spending time with his family. One of his fondest memories is when his children and grandchildren went “Up-North” to their home on Pelican Lake and went water skiing, tubing and riding on the John Deere Gator. He also enjoyed the Brewers, Packers, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, welding, gardening and splitting wood (with his dog Sammi).
Organizations Francis was active in are the American Legion Post 454 of Mt. Calvary, Knights of Columbus Council #664, St Peter Athletic Club and the treasurer for the Town of Taycheedah.
Francis is survived by his beloved family and friends.
Visitation: Francis’s family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM at Zacherl Funeral Home, 875 E. Division Street in Fond du Lac.
Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 2:00 PM at St. Peter Catholic Church, in the Village of St. Peter. Burial will be in the St. Charles Cemetery with military honors.
Francis Edward Abler, 86, of St. Peter passed away August 4th at Hospice Home of Hope. Francis was born December 14th, 1930 in the town of Taycheedah, a son of Alois and Alvina (Sabel) Abler. On May 22nd, 1954 he married Mary F. Stephany of Fond du Lac, WI, at St. Patrick’s Church.
Francis served in the U.S Army during the Korean War, stationed in Alaska. Along with farming, he worked at Wells Manufacturing, Soo Line RR and Erv Pauly Construction. He was then co-owner of The Frank Nett Company until retirement.
Francis loved spending time with his family. One of his fondest memories is when his children and grandchildren went “Up-North” to their home on Pelican Lake and went water skiing, tubing and riding on the John Deere Gator. He also enjoyed the Brewers, Packers, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, welding, gardening and splitting wood (with his dog Sammi).
Organizations Francis was active in are the American Legion Post 454 of Mt. Calvary, Knights of Columbus Council #664, St Peter Athletic Club and the treasurer for the Town of Taycheedah.
Francis is survived by his beloved family and friends.
Visitation: Francis’s family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM at Zacherl Funeral Home, 875 E. Division Street in Fond du Lac.
Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 2:00 PM at St. Peter Catholic Church, in the Village of St. Peter. Burial will be in the St. Charles Cemetery with military honors.
Francis served in the U.S Army during the Korean War, stationed in Alaska. Along with farming, he worked at Wells Manufacturing, Soo Line RR and Erv Pauly Construction. He was then co-owner of The Frank Nett Company until retirement.
Francis loved spending time with his family. One of his fondest memories is when his children and grandchildren went “Up-North” to their home on Pelican Lake and went water skiing, tubing and riding on the John Deere Gator. He also enjoyed the Brewers, Packers, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, welding, gardening and splitting wood (with his dog Sammi).
Organizations Francis was active in are the American Legion Post 454 of Mt. Calvary, Knights of Columbus Council #664, St Peter Athletic Club and the treasurer for the Town of Taycheedah.
Francis is survived by his beloved family and friends.
Visitation: Francis’s family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM at Zacherl Funeral Home, 875 E. Division Street in Fond du Lac.
Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 2:00 PM at St. Peter Catholic Church, in the Village of St. Peter. Burial will be in the St. Charles Cemetery with military honors.
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