Russell L. “Russ” Francis, of St. Peters, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the age of 102. Beloved husband of the late Mildred Francis; cherished son of the late Lewis and Lena Francis. Devoted father of Doug (Janice) Francis and the late Dennis Francis; loving grandfather of Geoffrey (Gina) Francis and Allison (Doran) Miller; treasured great-grandfather of Makenzie, Alex, Seth, Natalie, Gracie, Celia and Gabbie; dear brother of the late Gladys Cedarquest, the late Shirley Pennington, the late Eugene Francis, the late Earl Francis, the late Carl Francis, and the late James Francis; beloved uncle, cousin, and friend.
Russ proudly Served in the United States Army. Russ' passion was golf. He worked at the St. Peter's Golf Club for 20 years after retiring from Anheuser Busch. Russ played 18 holes of golf two days before his 100th birthday. Russ was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Memorials may be made in Russ's name to Wounded Warriors.
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