Francis Lee Archer
  • Born on: March 25, 1939
  • Departed on: October 1, 2019
  • Resided in: Ottumwa, IA

Francis Lee Archer

Francis Lee Archer, 80 of Ottumwa, died 9:22 am, October 1, 2019 in Hospice Care at Good Samaritan, Ottumwa.

He was born March 25, 1939 to Alva and Viola Hayne Archer.  He married Evelyn Headley on April 14, 1957.  They later divorced.  He married Evelyn Campbell, she preceded him in death.  On August 1, 1999 he married Diana Shoop.

Frances served in the U.S. Marines. He had worked and retired as a truck driver.

Surviving is his wife Diana, his children; Frances Beezley, Allen (Gerri) Archer, Kathleen Archer McKeehn (Kevin Deppe).  Stepchildren; Bobbi (Jim) Anderson, Terry (Kimberly) Shoop, Chris Shoop. 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter Carla Yvonne Archer, 6 brothers and 2 sisters.

His body has been cremated.  A memorial service and lunch will be held at Point of Grace Church, 2501 North Court, Ottumwa at 2:00 pm October 4, 2019.

Memorials may be made to Diana Archer.

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