Submitted by: Dan Rich

Francis B. Avery

April 28, 1916 - Feb. 12, 2003

South Bend Tribune 2/14/2003

Francis B. Avery, 86, of West Catalpa, Mishawaka, Ind., passed away at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, in Saint Joseph Hospital, Mishawaka. He was born on April 28, 1916, in South Bend, Ind., to Ross and Ruth (Hickey) Avery, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two sisters and a brother.

On June 21, 1947, in South Bend, he married Hildegarde B. Walker, who survives him. He is also survived by three brothers, John Avery of Osceola, Ind., Richard Avery of Bradenton, Fla., and Joseph Avery of Granger, Ind.; and by a sister, Arlene Avery of Fort Wayne, Ind. Francis was the past president of St. Mary Polish National Catholic Church Board, and was a past commander of North Liberty VFW #1954 in North Liberty, Ind. He was also a member of VFW Post 360. He retired in 1978 after 30 years with Bendix as an inspector.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, in St. Mary Polish National Catholic Church. Prayer service will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Entombment will be at Riverview Cemetery, South Bend.