Francis M. Skopec 1924-2007

CHURCHILL, SKOPEC

Posted By: michael (email)
Date: 7/24/2007 at 09:14:02

Francis “Frank” M. Skopec, 83, died peacefully Monday, July 23rd, 2007 at Bickford Cottage in Iowa City following a long illness. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am. Thursday, July 26th, 2007 at St. Patrick’s Church with the Reverend Rudolph Juarez officiating. Frank’s family will be available to greet friends from 10-11am at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The St. Patrick’s Church Building Fund.

Frank was born on February 15th, 1924 in Mason City, IA, the son of Louis and Mary (Churchill) Skopec. Frank was united in marriage to Patricia Guisti on November 24th, 1954. After graduating from St. Joe’s High School in Mason City, Frank enlisted in the United States Navy from 1944-46. Following being discharged from the Navy, he graduated from Loras College in Dubuque and Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Frank served as a Pathologist for over 30 years for Mercy Hospital until his retirement in 1989. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Kennedy High School Booster Club, The Salvation Army Food Pantry and was very active in the catholic church. Frank liked to travel and enjoyed running, was passionate about Hawkeye sports and the Chicago Bears and most of all, loved to spend time with his family.

Frank is survived by his 7 children: Michael ( Cindy) Skopec of Traer, IA, Monica (Jeff) Anderson of Olathe, KS, Timothy (Lynn) Skopec of Iowa City, Gregory (Kathy) Skopec of Coralville, Paul (Holly) Skopec of Spencer, IA, Mary (Bill) Skopec of Iowa City, and Sara (Eric) Stettler of Plano, TX , two brothers John J. Skopec of Chicago, IL and Leo Skopec of Fresno, CA., 17 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia and his parents Louis and Mary.

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