Francis L. LARDINOIS

Francis L. Lardinois, 84, a lifelong Green Bay area resident, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2005. He was born March 30, 1920, to Joseph and Odile (Gerard) Lardinois. On Sept. 30, 1939, he married Martha Peer. Martha preceded him in death March 27, 1975. He married Josephine (Swergal) Pamperin on May 10, 1976. Francis served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy. He was employed as an officer for the Green Bay Reformatory for over 15 years before his retirement in March of 1975. Francis was a longtime member and usher at St. John the Baptist Parish in Howard. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of a league at Woodside. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Francis especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Survivors include his wife, Josephine; three children and their spouses, Sharon and Gary Johnson, Sandy Lardinois and her friend, Lyle Tilkens, Francis and Mary Lardinois; 11 grandchildren, Cheryl (Mike) Bobula, Randy (Lisa) Johnson, Bryan (Sharon) Johnson, Brad Johnson, Todd (Lynn) Thelen, Chris (Mary) Thelen, Robbie (Pam) Thelen, Clay (Jennifer) Thelen, Aimee (Richard) Southorn, Holly Lardinois, Paul Lardinois; 17 great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Kaila, Megan, Emily, Troy, Christopher, Kevin, Carson, McKenna, Justen, Cameron, Sam, Zachery, Grace, Alexis, Kaitlyn, Raelyn; two step-children and their spouses, Jack and Sue Pamperin, Robert and Pam Pamperin; six step-grandchildren, Kristin, Brenda, Jaimie, Vickie, Nathan and Jacob.He was preceded in death by his parents; two step-brothers; Modest and Fred Reince; and two step-sisters, Clara Delforge and Lena Neuville.Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (today). Friends may also call at Resurrection Catholic Church, 333 Hilltop Dr., Allouez, from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with Bishop Robert Morneau officiating. Entombment will be in Allouez Chapel Mausoleum.The Lardinois family extends a special thank you to Francis’ granddaughter, Cheryl Bobula, for her extra special care.