Francis “Fran” P. Campion
Thursday, April 9, 1953
Date of Death:
Friday, November 3, 2017
Age:
64 years old
Thursday, April 9, 1953
Date of Death:
Friday, November 3, 2017
Age:
64 years old
Thursday, April 9, 1953
Date of Death:
Friday, November 3, 2017
Age:
64 years old
Francis “Fran” P. Campion
Francis Patrick Campion, 64 of Oronoco, passed on November 3, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Marys Campus in Rochester following a brief illness.
Fran was born on April 9, 1953 in Rochester to Jim and Helen Campion. He was raised on the family farm in Eyota and graduated from Chatfield High School in 1971. Fran was a proud member of Local 49 International Union of Operating Engineers for more than 30 years. As a skilled Crane Operator, he played a major role in many significant projects across the region and took great pride in his work. As one of the first tower crane operators in Rochester, he was the subject of a Minnesota Public Radio broadcast and featured in The Post Bulletin.
He met Marylee Fairin December 1979 and proposed one month later. They were married on July 11, 1981 at Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester and were blessed with two sons. Fran was always the life of the party with his entertaining stories and quick wit. Following retirement, Fran golfed with friends almost daily at Maple Valley Golf Course and took great joy in telling (and retelling) the story of his Hole-in-One on hole 17. In addition to golf he enjoyed woodworking, debating politics, and spoiling his grandsons.
He is survived by his wife of over 36 years, Marylee of Oronoco, his sons Nick (Megan) Campion of Rochester, Bryan Campion of Saint Paul, MN, two adorable grandsons Odin and Elon Campion, his sisters Colleen (Ronnie) Allen of Chatfield, Linda (Steve) Sikkink of Rochester, his brother Michael (Vicki) Campion of Eyota, his uncle Ross (Peggy) Campion of Eyota, and many nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and loyal canine companion, Bear.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
The Memorial Mass for Fran will be at 12:00PM on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Rochester with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Burial of his ashes will be in St. Bridgets Cemetery in Simpson, MN.
Condolences
The family of Francis “Fran” P. Campion has received the following condolences.
I am so sorry to hear of Fran's passing. We graduated together and got to know the boys at Lourdes HS. My condolences to all of his family and friends.
Marylee, I am so very sorry for your loss. I don't know if Rick has already written you, but of course, he is too. Fran was too young to go. Our prayers are with you and your sons.
Marylee and family - I am saddened to hear of the passing of your loved one, Fran. My deepest sympathy to your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies.
Susan Wegman
So sorry to hear of the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you this week. I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the services this week.
~Keith (Laura Peters' uncle in WI)
Marylee, I am so sorry to read of your husband's passing. I am so sorry for yor loss. May you find comfort in your children and grandchildren. With deepest sympathy. Debbie Oscarson
Dear Bryan and family - I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hi Nick and family - my sincere condolences! It looks like I will be at St. Bridget's on Thursday as well - my cousin Dick Kuisle (brother of Bill Kuisle, past State Rep.) died of a heart attack on Friday last week and his funeral will be at 11 a.m. on thurs. at St. Bridgets. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Barb
Fran was a great guy...always fun. He'll be greatly missed
I would like to send my condolences to the family on this somber day. His generous, playful spirit will live on despite leaving this life much too soon. Fran loved and was loved by many whose lives he touched and the shock of his passing still hits me hard. RIP my friend, you will be missed dearly