In Loving Memory
Francis "Frank" Bisenius
June 30, 1927 - January 11, 2016

VISITATION
Friday, January 15, 2016
9:00 - 10:30 A.M.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Graettinger, Iowa

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Friday, January 15, 2016
10:30 A.M.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Graettinger, Iowa

INTERMENT
St. John's Catholic Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Iowa

Francis Edward Bisenius was born June 30, 1927 to John and Helena (Dahlhauser) Bisenius in Whittemore, Iowa. He attended Presentation Academy in Whittemore and graduated from Emmetsburg Catholic High School.

Frank joined the United States Navy in 1944, serving in the Seabees during WWII. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan where he was very proud to serve his country. Upon his safe return to the United States, Frank was united in marriage to Rosella Murphy in 1947. The couple resided in Palo Alto County and farmed for many years. To this union nine children were born.

In 1976 the family moved to Ingham Lake. Their home was always welcome to family, friends, music, laughter and love. Frank was always very proud of his accomplishments including his career in sales with Combine Insurance, his years with Federal Crop and most importantly his family.

After the passing of his wife, Rosie in 1993, Frank continued to enjoy caring for grandchildren, playing golf, going fishing and attending mass as often as he could. Frank was very committed to daily prayer and devotions. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, V.F.W., American Legion and the Knights of Columbus.

Frank passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at Westview Care Center in Britt, Iowa, at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his dear wife, Rosie; his dear son, Gary; precious great grandson, Isaac; son-in-law, Willy; his parents; four brothers and five sisters.

He is survived by eight children, Sherry (Terry) Chamberlain of Emmetsburg, IA, Bill (Pam) Bisenius of Glendale, AZ, Patt (Dave) George of Willmar, MN, Barb (Carey) Campbell of Flagstaff, AZ, Terry (the late Willy) Weigand of Flagstaff, AZ, Deb (Kirk) Duus of Pinconning, MI, Lynn (Troy) Clabaugh of Graettinger, IA, Mark (Chelle) Bisenius of Lost Island Lake; nineteen grandchildren, Paul-Bob-Mike, Chris-Matt, Justin-Ian-Kristen, Van, Marisa, Jeremy-Will, Lacey-Nathan-Kyle, Logan, Tyler-Leah-Tate-Evan; twenty five great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary of South Carolina and Lu of Maryland; one brother, Ed of Florida; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home