Following his Army service, Fran attended Michigan State University, where he studied business. After a lengthy career as a sales representative, Fran retired from Standard Brands Incorporated in 1982. Fran enjoyed his free time traveling, spending time with family and puttering around at home and at "camp".
Fran was preceded in death by his parents, daughter: Tina and five brothers: Glenn, Ken, Matt, Don and Bob.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years: Patricia (Shepeck) Lewis, sons: Tom (Johanna) Lewis of Menominee, MI and Bill Lewis of Escanaba, daughter: Ann (Doug) Keller of Roseville, MN, granddaughter: Lindsey Lewis and great-granddaughter: Charli Lewis both of Green Bay, WI. He is also survived by his brother: Bill (Doris) Lewis of Escanaba, his sister: Eileen Andrews of Daggett, MI and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday November 1, 2014 at the Allo Coolman Funeral Home in Escanaba. A funeral service to celebrate Fran's life will follow visitation at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home with Fr. Emmett Norden officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to a charity of your choice.
Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to his family.
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"Dear Pat and Family, We and our five children have many fond memories of living next to Fran and Pat. Michael remembers visiting Fran's workshop, and John remembers borrowing tools. Val remembers fondly waved back and forth from our kitchen windows for many years. Fran always had time for a chat and a smile. Val was grateful for snow blowing, especially when John was out of town. Fran was a wealth of information about local affairs and Escanaba history. We will always remember Fran fondly. Love, Val and John Hickner "
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"Hello Lisa, I met you at the YWCA social media semainr you put on that night & I won an opportunity to talk with you. As I mentioned, I'm in New Castle & I thinkyou were from Dover. How can we meet? I'd like to hear what you have to say about focing on eforts to reduce cost & increase profits. We paid for google help last year and received no ph. calls at all from that company's supposed efforts. Not sure what else to do. We are on facebook & that does not bring in new business. I use constant contact to relate to my customer base but we need to build sales. How shall we gettogether?Have a wonderful weekend!Sue Engler"
-Loiva -
"Hi Sue,I replied to your post last week. Did you get it? Yes, let's deieiftnly talk. Please let me know your availability for this week. Perhaps we can talk first, determine next steps and then meet.Best, Lisa"
-Frank
