age 64, of Stillwater, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 31, 2024.
Francie was a retired veterinarian, and was also an accomplished dancer, including ballet. She was a strong advocate for those who struggle. She strove to live with the principles instilled in her from a young age and never wavered from her faith in God.
She was preceded in death by her father, Fred and special friend, Aaron Applequist.
Survivors include her mother, Peggy; siblings, Vince (Terri), Pete (Mary Jo), Katie (Bernie Vancil) Riehm, Steve (Mary), Julie (Larry) Knight and Andy (Amanda); uncle, John (Colleen) McNicoll; aunt, Betty Riehm; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Thursday, June 6 at the Church of St. Frances Cabrini, 1500 Franklin Ave SE, Mpls, with interment following in Resurrection Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM, with a Prayer Service at 7, on Wednesday, June 5 at Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel, 3888 W. Broadway, and again Thursday one hour prior to Mass AT CHURCH.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Seward Community Support Program (CSP) and Drop-In Center, 2105 Minnehaha Ave., Mpls, MN 55404, Lakeview Homecare and Hospice, 5803 Neal Ave, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082, St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 1500 Franklin Ave SE., Mpls, MN 55414 or to the donor’s choice.
Francie was a wonderful friend to many and will be dearly missed.