Francis Ropes Huntington

Francis “Franz” R. Huntington passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. He was born on October 5, 1928. He is preceded in death by his father Theodore Lee Huntington, his mother Virginia Smith Huntington, and his brother Ted Huntington. He is survived by his wife, Helen Joyce, sister Linda Pettengill, daughters Leslie Huntington and Molly Huntington Shook. He is survived by grandchildren, John Woodrow and David Woodrow. Also survived by step-daughters Michelle Dray and Beth Weddel. He is survived by step- grandchildren Samantha Wells, Kyle Holt, Michaela Dray, and step-great granddaughter Caidence Miller. He is also survived by his beloved dog Hagan. Franz graduated from The Ohio State University in 1950. He served two year in the United States Army. He earned a Master’s Degree in Finance and Banking at Rutgers University. He was a senior Vice President and Director of the Huntington National Bank, a Trustee of the Columbus Association of the Blind, a Sunday School teacher at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Trustee and Treasurer of Rocky Fork Hunt and Country Club, and a member of the Grove City First Presbyterian Church. He had a fervent interest in several Ohio farms and several ranching ventures in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Grove City, 4227 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 11:00 with visitation starting at 9:30. Pastor Robert Tolar will be officiating. A graveside service will be held in the Huntington Chapel at Green Lawn Cemetery on Friday, June 2, 2017 at 11:00. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the First Presbyterian Church of Grove City or Friends of Green Lawn, 1000 Greenlawn Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43223. Arrangements entrusted to the Schoedinger Grove City Chapel. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a special memory or extend condolences.