Francis L. Spiesz, 78, of Croton, Iowa, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
He was born on June 25, 1946, in Croton, Iowa, the son of Howard Henry and Dorothy Pauline (Horsey) Spiesz. On July 24, 1971, he married Kathleen A. “Kathy” Moeller at St. John’s Catholic Church in Houghton. She preceded him in death on February 12, 2022.
He is survived by his two sons: Michael (Allison) Spiesz, Dean (Jean) Spiesz; two granddaughters: Erin Spiesz, Emma Spiesz; one brother: Eugene Spiesz; one sister-in-law: Winifred Fritz.
He was preceded in death by his parents: wife: Kathy; sister: Letha; two brothers: Dale, Max and sister-in-law: Joanne.
Francis was a graduate of Central Lee High School. He farmed with his family, worked at Sheaffer Pen Co. for twenty-seven years and Nypro for fourteen years until his retirement. Francis was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Farmington. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters.
His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
A visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening. A parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Farmington with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant.
Burial will be at String Prairie Cemetery, rural Argyle, Iowa.
A memorial has been established in his memory for String Prairie Cemetery.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements.