Francis Hemry

FRANCIS W. HEMRY age 96, beloved husband for 67 years to Ruth E. (nee Bornemann); loving father of Timothy W. (wife Cathy), Susan K., and Tyrone F. (wife Donna) Hemry; devoted grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 14. WWII U.S. Army Air Corps. Veteran.

Francis was born on August 5, 1919 in Hillsdale, Michigan and passed away on January 8, 2016. He was a resident of Richmond Heights, formerly of Willoughby. Francis has been a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church since 1966. He was an owner/operator and real estate broker of Better Realty. Francis enjoyed fishing and loved to build ponds. His wife and family gave Francis the most enjoyment in life. Francis will be remembered most as a strong-willed and determined man who was also loving and generous of his time.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Francis’ memory to Bethlehem Lutheran Church Memorial Fund 3740 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44121 or Senior Independence Hospice c/o OPRS Foundation, 1001 Kingsmill Parkway, Columbus, OH 43229.

Celebration of Life Service in memory of Francis will be Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 2 PM. Reception to follow immediately after the service. Private Interment Knollwood Cemetery. Arrangements by THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID.