Francis E. Robelia Obituary (1921 - 2006)

FRANCIS EARL ROBELIA Francis Earl Robelia, age 84, of Menomonie, WI passed away Tuesday evening, Aug. 29, 2006 at Red Cedar Medical Center in Menomonie, surrounded by family. He was born September 15, 1921 in Eau Galle, WI to George and Laura (Harmon) Robelia and was raised in the rural Arkansaw, WI area. Francis married Phyllis Rasmusson on September 27, 1943 in Colfax, WI. To this union was born two sons and a daughter, Ronald, Duane and Ruth. Francis was a life long farmer. The past 55 years he and his wife have lived in the Town of Spring Brook, Dunn Co., WI. Francis is survived by: His wife of nearly 63 years, Phyllis Two sons, Ronald (Marilyn) Robelia of Menomonie Duane (Anna) Robelia of Spring, TX A daughter, Ruth (Jerome) Zimmerman of Menomonie He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 1 step great grandchild. Also two brothers, Aloys Robelia of Durand And Robert (Helen) Robelia of Pepin A sister, Margaret Kreye of Durand And numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Leo Robelia; sister, Katharine Robelia and an infant sister, Pauline; and a brother-in-law, Joseph Kreye. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, with Pastor Steve Carlson officiating. Burial will be in Little Elk Creek Cemetery in the Town of Dunn. Family and friends are welcome at the funeral home from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfh.net