Francis P. Hercules of St. Charles died September 10, 2001 at his home in St. Charles Missouri. He was born October 18, 1925 in St. Charles Missouri to the late Francis J. and Julia Hercules. Mr. Hercules was a member of the Knights of Columbus #823, a member of the ushers guild at St. Peter Catholic Church, a member of American Legion #312, and a member of the St. Vincent De Paul Society. He served in the US Navy from 1944-1946. He is survived by his children, Debbie Schneider (Steve) of Poway California, Diana Hercules of Jeddah Saudi Arabia, Daryl Hercules (Julie) of St. Charles Missouri, and Duane Hercules (Joy) of St. Louis Missouri, his brothers Norbert Hercules of St. Charles Missouri, and Stephen Hercules of St. Charles Missouri, his sisters, Mildred Osner of St. Charles Missouri, Joanna Williams of St. Charles Missouri, Lorraine Auchly of St. Peters Missouri, and Helen Parsons of Ellisville Missouri, his grandchildren Brent, Brittany, Caylen, and Dylan Schneider, Jason, Leah, Logan, Bryan, Danielle, and Kendra Hercules. He was preceded in death by one brother, David Hercules and one sister Rita Thoroughman. The family has requested that memorials be sent to the St. Vincent De Paul Society, St. Peter Catholic Church or Masses.