Francis S. Hermacinski

Francis was born December 14, 1936 in Peoria, the son of Elmer & Jane (Stevenson) Hermacinski. He married Janice Yaeger in Kohoka, MO on January 30, 1956.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-six years; four sons, Steven of Low Point, Il, David (Rita) of Peoria, Robert ((Susan) of Peoria, and Jerry (Tonya) of Peoria; two daughters Debbie (Herbert) Chowaniak of Peoria, and Micki Kipfer of Washington; sixteen grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Lois) of Peoria.

Francis was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Ralph; one sister Mary Jane Griffith; one nephew Alan Yaeger.

He worked for Chris Hoerr & Sons as Director of Operations until his retirement in 1999.

Francis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was loved by all who knew him.

A Memorial Service will be held Monday October 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Northwoods Community Church. Pastor

Calvin Rychener will officiate.

Cremation rites will be accorded. Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton is in charge of arrangements.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions should be made to the building fund at Northwoods Community Church.

Please visit Francis's story at www.woolsey-wilton.com.