Francis G. McGrath, age 54, of Ripon, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 8, 2000, of a massive heart attack at Ripon Medical Center.
He was born March 18, 1945, in Haven, South Dakota, a son to
TerranCe and Margaret (Haven) McGrath. He worked as a molder at Gould Foundry in Eau Claire, ChippeWa Brass at Chippewa Falls and AFK Corp. in Ripon. Francis enjoyed hunting, fishing and years of being associated with Little League.
Survivors include his son, Richard F. (Lori) McGrath of Oshkosh daughter, Rhonda (Ryan) Ulisperger of Broomfield, 00; grandchildren Samantha & Mackenzie of Oshkosh and Richard & Couper of Broomfield, C0; and his former wife, Lillian McGrath of Aurora, CO. His parents and his brother, Billy preceded him in death.
A memorial service will be held Monday, March 13, 2000, at 9 AM at St. Anthonys Catholic Church in Hoven, South Dakota. lnurnment will be in the Hoven Cemetery. There will be no visitation. A memorial has been established.
Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home assisted the family.