Francis E Alexander

Francis E. Alexander, 90, of Sidney, passed away February 24, 2020 at Wilson Health, Sidney. He was born December 28, 1929 in Sidney, to the late Leonard and Viola (Barga) Alexander.

Francis married Laverne (Egbert) Alexander in 1951 and she passed away September, 1981. On December 16, 1982 he married Carole (Fair-Bolton) Alexander and she survives in Sidney.

Also surviving are daughter; Kathy (Randy) Watercutter of Minster, step-children; Greg Bolton, Brian Bolton of Sidney, Deb (Mark) Zumberger of DeGraff, 26 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. 

Francis was preceded in death by daughters; Diana Crosley, Susan Boyer, grandsons Eric Boyer, Alex Watercutter, daughter-in-law Patty Bolton, brothers, Virgil (Lillian), Joe (Bernice), Robert (Virginia), Raymond (Myrtle), Paul  (Dorothy) Alexander and sister, Mary Catherine Alexander.

Francis proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Sidney American Legion Post 217 and the United Church of Christ in Kettlersville. He had worked at Roediger Bait and Fish Hatchery, Beatrice/MeadowGold and transportation for Shelby Hills. He enjoyed watching TV, old westerns, Larry’s Country Diner and listening to country music.

Friends and family may visit on Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. John Leighty officiating.

Donations may be made to Wilson Hospice in Francis’s memory.

On line memories may be made at theadamsfuneralhome.com.

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