ially his grandchildren. He was his family's rock and hero, and will be dearly missed every day. Ken is survived by his wife Ella and their children: Joseph (Penny) Francois of Minocqua, Jim (Melinda) Francois of Cedarburg and Mary Francois (Fred Hadler) of Wauwatosa. He is further survived by 2 daughters-in-law: Nancy Francois of Cedarburg and Tamara Francois-Newbauer of Bayside, 13 grandchildren, one brother Richard Francois of L'Anse, MI, two sisters: JoAnn Michaud of Iron Mountain, MI and Linda (Jon) Bastian of Fond du Lac, brother-in-law Louie Santini of West Bend, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ken is preceded in death by three sons: Michael, Jay (Sheila) and David and two sisters: Phyllis Santini and Marilyn McKindles. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:30AM on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church North, 1375 Covered Bridge Rd in Cedarburg with Father Justin Lopina presiding. The family will receive visitors at the church on Saturday from 10-11:30AM. Ken will be laid to rest in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to a charity of the donor's choice in Ken's name. The Eernisse Funeral Home, Cedarburg is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. The family would like to thank the staff of Lasata Care Center for their gentle and kind care of Ken and his family.