Broadwell — Francis N. Schreiner, 87, of Broadwell, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhart with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating.
Visitation will be held on Monday evening August 5, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhart, with a Rosary service held at 4:00 pm.
Additional visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln.
Francis Nelson Schreiner was born on January 13, 1937, in Norborne, Missouri, the son of Edward Anthony and Anna Marie (Boland) Schreiner. He was united in marriage to Claire Elaine Leininger on November 25, 1961. She preceded him in death on January 4, 1999.
He is survived by his children: Stephen (Pamela) Schreiner, Mark (Katheryn) Schreiner and Michelle (Michael) May; seven grandchildren: Matthew (Sasha) Schreiner, Katrina (Joshua) Mayes, Garrett Schreiner, Patrick (Elisabeth) May, Lucas (Allyson) May, Nicole Schreiner, and Anna Claire May; and three great-grandchildren: Raylon Schreiner, Layla Schreiner and Kolter Mayes.
He was preceded in death by his wife, two sisters: Rosemary Dobson and Angela Davis, and two brothers: Charles Schreiner and Bernard Schreiner.
Francis graduated from Lexington High School in Missouri before serving in the United States Army. He then farmed in Broadwell Township from the age of 16 until his retirement.
He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church where he served as a Trustee. He also served on the Broadwell Grade School Board, the Broadwell Fire Department and as a Broadwell Township Trustee. He was a member of the Logan County Farm Bureau, Logan County Extension and Rural Youth Group. It was through Rural Youth that he met the love of his life, Claire, and decided to make Illinois his permanent home.
Memorials may be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Logan County 4-H Foundation or Logan County Fair Association.
Peasley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
