Francis was born on July 2, 1949, in Freeport, the son of Floyd and Ardith (Klenz) Frederick. On May 26, 1979, he married Karen Vos at the Mt. Carroll Church of God. Francis dedicated over 40 years of his life to employment at the Army Depot, Northwestern Steel and Wire, and Sterling Steel, retiring in 2015. Following retirement, he found joy in assisting his family with farming duties. He was a member of Crossroads Community Church in Morrison.
Surviving Francis are his wife, Karen Frederick of Rock Falls; eight children: Michelle (Joe Grim) Fossett of Mt. Carroll, Angie (Michael) Curtis of Lebanon, MO, Cheryl (Thad) Knirlberger of Ottawa, Jerame (Bridget Oiler) Frederick of Rock Falls, Tiffany Frederick of Dubuque, IA, Jake (Haleigh) Frederick of Waukee, IA, Tearzia Oiler-Frederick of Prophetstown, and West Oiler-Frederick of Sterling; one brother, Marvin (Carla) Frederick; one sister, Gloria (Denny) Asay of Mt. Carroll; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Duane.
A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Mt. Carroll Church of God. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM, with Pastor Jon Eastlick officiating. Burial will take place at Lanark Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and the American Lung Association.
