In Loving Memory
Fran Weisbrod George

VISITATION
Sunday, January 27, 2019
4:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

SERVICE
Monday, January 28, 2019
10:30 A.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CLERGY
Pastor Judy DePue

INTERMENT
June 22, 2019
10:00 A.M.
Lakeview Gardens Cemetery
Spirit Lake, Iowa

Frances Arlene Weisbrod-George, daughter of Otto and Norma (Rambath) Schmeling, was born May 5, 1934 in Cylinder, Iowa. She received her education in Cylinder, graduating from Cylinder High School in 1952. Following high school, Fran attended Estherville Junior College receiving her degree in 1954. Her first teaching job was in Ringsted.

On May 27, 1956, Fran was united in marriage to Robert Weisbrod at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Fairville, Iowa. To this union two children were born.

Fran and Bob farmed north of Cylinder for many years until they moved into Emmetsburg. Fran taught for several years in Emmetsburg, receiving her B.A. Degree from Buena Vista College in 1976. She was active in the First United Methodist Church and Methodist Women's group. Fran was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She enjoyed gardening, quilting and crocheting. Bob passed away May 10, 1985.

On April 25, 1992, Fran married James F. George in Spirit Lake. They made their home their and Fran became a member of the Spirit Lake Garden Club. She and Jim also enjoyed delivering Meals on Wheels for several years.

In 2016 Fran moved to Heartland Care Center in Marcus where she resided until she passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Robert Weisbrod and James George; daughter-in-law, Rhonda J. Weisbrod; son-in-law, Gerald McDermott; brothers, Wayne and Marlin Schmeling; sister, Wilma Meyer; and step son, David George.

She is survived by her children, Mark (Rhonda B.) Weisbrod of Cylinder, Iowa and Beth (Rodney) McDermott-Ebert of Marcus, Iowa; thirteen grandchildren; a brother, Willard (Glenyce) Schmeling of Emmtesburg, Iowa; a sister, Linda Keepers of Emmetsburg, Iowa; step children, Kathi (Jim) Arledge of Greensboro, North Carolina and Doug (Jordana) George of Austin, Texas; nieces and nephews; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home