Francis Arness Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2018-03-14T21:00:00
End: 2018-03-15T00:00:00
Location: Fjelstul Funeral Home

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Francis Arness (Decorah, Iowa), who passed away on March 11, 2018, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He is survived by: his daughter Ruth Gerleman (Dennis) of Decorah; his grandchildren, Brenda Elsner of Decorah, Eric Gerleman (Shelly) of Mabel, MN, John Gerleman and Lisa Gerleman of Decorah; and his great grandchildren, Sierra Jump Gerleman, Dustin Elsner, Joseph Elsner and Benjamin Flack.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Helms Funeral Homes & Cremation Service

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Mar 14

Visitation

Fjelstul Funeral Home
306 E Water St, Decorah, IA 52101

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Mar 15

Funeral service

Decorah Lutheran Church
309 Winnebago St, Decorah, IA 52101

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