Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Dec. 21 at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell for Francis “Frank” Justin, age 82, who passed away Dec. 16, 2021, at St. Benedict’s Therapy Suites in Sartell. The Rev. Ronald Weyrens officiated and burial was at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls at a later date. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Monday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Parish prayers were at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Francis Harold Justin was born Sept. 15, 1939, in St. Cloud to Frank and Bernadine (Larson) Justin. He graduated from Cathedral High school and went on to honorably serve our country in the U.S. Navy. Frank married Beverly Warrick June 17, 1961, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. They moved to Seattle for a short time, but then returned home to be close to family and friends. They made a home in Sauk Rapids, then Sartell, and eventually found their forever home in Merrifield, on beautiful Upper Mission Lake. Frank worked as a machinist for Burlington Northern Railroad for 35 years. After his retirement, Frank and Bev became snowbirds and spent their winters in Mesa Arizona. Frank was a member of Brainerd VFW Post 1647, Brainerd American Legion Post 255, Brainerd Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 287, and Mesa Loyal Order of Moose 2082. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, making sausage and jerky, playing pull tabs, raising animals and hosting his annual fish fry. Frank had a great sense of humor and enjoyed nothing more than spending time with family and friends. He was all about having fun and loved a good party.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly of Merrifield; daughters and sons, Annie Justin of Brainerd, John Justin (Jenny Slivnik) of Merrifield, Sue (Michael) Koenig of Sauk Rapids, Keith Justin (Christine Roos) of Brainerd, Mary (Todd) George of Detroit Lakes, Chuck (Jodi) Justin of Little Falls, Frank (Lindsey) Justin of Park River, North Dakota; sisters and brothers, Madeline Langlie, Phil (Judy) Justin, David Justin, Nancy (Bob) Monnier, Bunny (Ken) Meier, Chuck (Teresa) Justin, Gary (Mary) Justin, and Denise (Dave Blue) Geiger; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Amanda Stewart; great-grandson, Rowan Koenig; brothers, Jim, Dan, and Leroy Justin; and sisters, RoseAnn Olson and Rita Cicharz.
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