Francis Robert St. John

1924 - 2012  (88 years)

• Name	Francis Robert St. John
  Nickname	Frank
  Born	29 Mar 1924	Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	13 Nov 2012	Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, USA   [1]
  Buried	Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, USA   [2]
  Person ID	I10507	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	22 Mar 2018

  
  

  Father	Michael St. John,   b. 10 May 1891, Plymouth, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA ,   d. 22 Sep 1985, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA  (Age 94 years)
  Mother	Marie Eva Huether,   b. 18 Aug 1901, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA ,   d. 8 Apr 1985, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA  (Age 83 years)
  Married	20 Apr 1922	Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA
  Notes	http://www2.cityofrochester.net/cs/MarriageRecords/detail_1910-1932.cfm?RECID=67187 Year of Marriage 1922 Last Name HUETHER First Name EVA Middle Initial M Spouse's Last Name ST Spouse's First Name JOHN Spouse's Middle Initial M Volume 12 License # 38410
  Family ID	F4829	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Monica Boss
  Children	1. Arthur St. John   2. Robert St. John   3. David St. John   4. Donald Raymond St. John,   b. 10 Jan 1955, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA ,   d. 16 Sep 2011, Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, USA  (Age 56 years)   5. Daniel St. John
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F5345	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  DEATH: Social Security Death Index: Name: Frank St. John SSN: 102-52-4206 Last Residence: 12986 Tupper Lake, Franklin, New York, United States of America Born: 13 Aug 1923 Died: 24 Apr 2001 State (Year) SSN issued: New York (1973 ) CENSUS: 1930: Name: Francis Stjohn Age: 6 years Estimated birth year: 1923 Relation to Head-of-house: Son Home in 1930: Rochester, Monroe, New York Image Source: Year: 1930; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: T626_1454; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 173; Image: 0752.

  
  

• Sources

  [S8] Information from an informant - Auskunft eines Informanten - Information d'un informateur. Proposed Change: Francis St. John (I10507) Tree: Suedpfalz Link: http://www.birkenhoerdt.net/getperson.php?personID=I10507&tree=1 Description: Francis Robert St. John was born on 29 March 1924 in Rochester, New York, USA and died on 13 November 2012 in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA Maureen Shepard Maureen Shepard [S927] Obituary. Obituary for Francis Robert St. John Francis Robert St. John was born March 29, 1924 in Rochester, New York to Michael and Eva St. John. He was the second of three children. He has a brother, William, and a sister, Eileen Susie. He graduated from Edison Technical and Industrial High School in June 1942. He was employed at Bausch and Lomb prior to joining the United States Navy. He was assigned to various duty stations including Kaneohe NAS Hawaii however the majority of his tour was spent assigned to the U.S.S. Ticonderoga CV-14 in the Pacific Theatre. The "Big T" was involved in several battles including Luzon Philippine Islands, Marshall Islands, Southern Kyushu, Formosa, French Indo-China Vietnam, while off Vietnam the ship was hit by 2 kamikaze aircraft on January 21, 1945, with a loss of 139 crew members. A squadron of F6F Hellcat aircraft from the ship had the distinction of making the last carrier based attack on Japanese forces on Guam. While on liberty during repair of the ship, Francis returned to Rochester to marry Monica Boss on March 24, 1945. After discharge from the Navy he was returned to Rochester and was employed by Rochester Gas and Electric. Their first son, Arthur was born in October 1946, followed by Robert in May 1949, David in November 1951, Donald in January 1955, and Daniel in February 1958. Eventually he was employed at Eastman Kodak Company at Kodak Park; he was transferred to Kodak Colorado Division in January, 1971. The family settled in Fort Collins where they maintain a home. He retired from Eastman Kodak in 1983 with 30 years of service. After retirement, Francis and Monica travelled, visiting family in various parts of the country. Francis spent his time fly fishing and working in his yard; after a heart attack he became associated with the "Attack Pack" and participated in many events with pack. Francis was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Eva; brother, William; and son, Donald. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Monica; sons, Arthur Gayle of Westminster, Colorado, Robert Wendy of Albion, New York, David Denise of Douglas, Wyoming, Daniel Rita of Fort Collins, Colorado, and daughter-in-law, Carolyn widow of Donald of Fort Collins; grandchildren, Danielle Wingert Jeremy of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Marlene Sherman of Albion, New York, Charles St. John Val of Holley, New York, Michael St. John of Wyoming, Robert St. John Dixie of Kenai, Alaska Michelle Martin of Douglas, Wyoming, Angie Chris Lusk of Evansville, Wyoming, Mandy Jared Vollman of Douglas, Wyoming, Christopher St. John of Fort Collins, Anthony St. John Angela of Fort Collins, Gregory St. John of Shreveport, Louisiana, Jennifer St. John of Fort Collins; and twelve great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Eileen St.John of Indianapolis, Indiana; and half-sister, Ethel Braun of Rochester, New York, along with many cousins, nieces & nephews. A Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at Bohlender Funeral Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment with Military Honors by the Fort Collins All Veterans Honor Guard will follow at Grandview Cemetery, Those who wish may view Mr. St. John Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Bohlender Funeral Chapel. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Francis Robert St. John please visit our Sympathy Store.