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Keith Vincent posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Mr Abel, saw the potential in me as a student and I soaked up his passion and knowledge as a student. He cheered on my FFA livestock successes. I quote him often as I teach others, now. He invested in me. (many stories), now I invest in many other young men and women.
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Gary Bruns posted a condolence
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Mr. Able as we all knew him was a great teacher and friend to all. I loved the conversations I always had with him at ag teachers meetings, FFA events and later on when I would run into him having coffee with his buddies. I'm so sorry for your loss, but find peace in knowing he touched thousands of lives and was a one of a kind that I hold fond memories of!
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SueEllen Thomas Campbell posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
I worked with Francis in our first negotiated collective bargaining agreement with West Branch Schools. I grew up in West Branch and ended up teaching in my hometown. Francis was always a true friend through the years. He was one in a million!
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Anonymous purchased flowers
Monday, February 6, 2023
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In loving memory of Uncle FrancisFrom: Cheryl, Renee, Tom, & Gina
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Ellie, Jen and John Evans purchased flowers
Monday, February 6, 2023
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Ellie, Jen and John Evans
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Dianne Scott Strickler posted a condolence
Monday, February 6, 2023
Sympathies to the family. I remember him from many years ago. Another one of our great mentors.
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Andrea Walsh uploaded photo(s)
Monday, February 6, 2023
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You will be missed by us all, Dad. We love you. ❤️
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Joe Yedlik posted a condolence
Monday, February 6, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ag education and FFA lost another one of the ‘good ole boys’. I fondly remember when I was a young ag instructor and the respect that I had for Francis and his ag program in West Branch. He was a legend! Rest in peace Francis.
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Udo Sines posted a condolence
Monday, February 6, 2023
A good man and a mentor, I Remembered Mr.Abel (Frank) just the other day. l started a new project building our deck using the nail box I made in one of his classes 47 years ago, Bless you Mr. Able rest in peace,
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Brad posted a condolence
Sunday, February 5, 2023
I can honestly say I was never one of Franks boy's being a farmer was just never my calling. I think his favorite two words were "now boy's." He was truly a West Branch institution and did indeed love history. Godspeed Frank you had a long run.
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Jim, Denise, Brandon (Alissa Watters) and Jack Abel purchased flowers
Sunday, February 5, 2023
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Jim, Denise, Brandon (Alissa Watters) and Jack Abel
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Francis Abel
Saturday, February 4, 2023
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Henderson Barker Funeral Home West Branch Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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The family of Francis L. Abel uploaded a photo
Saturday, February 4, 2023
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Wednesday
8
February
Visitation
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Henderson-Barker Funeral Home West Branch
201 Pedersen St., PO Box 206
West Branch, Iowa, United States
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Thursday
9
February
Funeral Mass
10:00 am
Thursday, February 9, 2023
St. Bernadette's Catholic Church
507 E. Orange St.
West Branch, Iowa, United States
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Francis Abel
1929 - 2023
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