Memorials may be made to Francis Children's Education Fund. Francis, Marvin "Dean", of O'Fallon, Missouri, died on Sunday, September 28, 2008 at the age of 43. Dear husband of Theresa Francis; Dear son of Marvin L. (Roberta) Francis and Sharon Ann Harrer; Devoted father of Angel Leah Francis, Rose Ann Francis, Stormy Breeze Francis and Alexander Dean Francis; Loving grandfather of Aydin Michael Lee Francis; Dear brother of Roger (Monica) Orr, Robert Orr, Donna (Mark Hallemeyer) Francis, Robert Francis, Diana Francis and Timothy Francis; Dear nephew of Terry (Patty) Schneider; Dear son-in-law of Rosemary Paparic; Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was employed as a driver at United Parcel Service in St. Louis. He was a member of Teamsters Local 688.