Minnesota, where they lived for 10 years before moving back to Algona in 1993.
Francis enjoyed flying, riding his motorcycle, camping, fishing, bird watching and flowers. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, International Society of Machinist, the American Motorcycle Association and Ham Radio Club of Algona.
Francis died Sunday, April 29, 2018, at the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. He was 97.
Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Maxine of Algona; daughter, Sandra (Kenneth) Del Rosso of Algona; son, Randall (May) Platt of Stanley, NC; grandchildren, Cynthia (George) Fueste; Michael Brandon (Jessica) Platt; Paul Francis Platt and a great-granddaughter, Olivia Fueste; siblings, Michael Platt of Mankato, MN; Mary Rich of West Des Moines; Rose and Jim Sprout of Algona; Sister Mary Hermann Platt of Dubuque and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Martha Lee; brothers, Matt, Leo, Clement and Herman Platt.
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