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Obituary for Francis Blindt

Francis "Fran" Blindt, 77, of 10701 Tollesboro Cove, Austin, Texas 78739 died at 11:27 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Hospice House.

He was born October 12, 1934, in West Point, Iowa the son of Frank and Theresa Jacobsmeier Blindt. He and his wife, Joane, were married October 28, 1961.

Mr. Blindt farmed in Lee County for 50 years. He served in the Army in the Panama Canal Zone from March 11, 1957 to December 18, 1958.

He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Austin, Texas and American Legion, Post 0041 in Keokuk, Iowa.

Survivors include his wife and one daughter, Lori (Pat) Eischeid, both of Austin, Texas; three sisters, Francella Kottenstette of Burlington, Iowa, Le Ann Miller of Salem, Iowa and Mary Lou Hulsebus of Branson, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two sisters.

A visitation was held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 25th at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home in Austin, Texas.

A funeral mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Fort Madison, Iowa.

Inurnment will be in the Appanoose Faith Cemetery, Niota, Illinois.

Memorial contributions may be made to Appanoose Faith Presbyterian Church or Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

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