Francis L. "Frank" Schropfer

A Funeral Service will be held for Frank on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Geneva, Nebraska with Pastor Karissa Miller presiding. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Farmer and Son Funeral Home in Geneva, Nebraska. Memorials are to be directed to the Veterans Memorial Park. Military Graveside Services will be conducted following the Funeral Service at the Geneva Public Cemetery in Geneva, Nebraska. Francis Lewis Schropfer was born to George Lewis Schropfer and Doris Carmen Walker on June 26, 1944 in Geneva, Ne. and passed away on September 26, 2024, at Heritage Crossings in Geneva, Ne. at the age of 80. He was the only child born to this union. Frank, as he was better known, grew up on the family farm West of Geneva. When he wasn't in school, he was helping his mom and dad with chores on the farm. Francis graduated from Geneva High School in 1963. He was then drafted into the United States Army in 1965 and served until 1967, when he was honorably discharged. He spent most of this time in Germany. On August 30, 1969 he married Barbara Jo Zimmerman. From this union two sons were born, Scott and Shawn. Francis spent the majority of his life farming. For most of the 1970's, Francis worked at Nick's Farm Store in Geneva as a mechanic during the winter when he wasn't farming. He had a talent for fixing equipment and made most of his own repairs. In the late 80's and early 90's he worked for the ASCS office in Geneva measuring ground and checking bins. Francis was a member of the United Methodist Church in Geneva. His interests in life were hunting, woodworking and watching his grandchildren participate in Trapshooting. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #68. Francis took great pride in his work with the Legion. He could also be found at the local pub enjoying his favorite refreshment or in his JD 4430 blading snow and cleaning driveways. He never asked for anything in return, he just wanted to help. For the most part, Frank was just Frank. Opinions may vary, but when you get right down to it, Francis was truly one of a kind. Francis was preceded in death by his parents George and Carmen Schropfer. Francis is survived by his sons Scott (Enice) Schropfer of Kearney, Ne. and Shawn Schropfer of Lincoln, Ne. His grandchildren Christopher (Elizabeth) Schropfer, Brittny Bedke and Andrew Schropfer all of Geneva, Ne. Great-grandchildren Ellie Schropfer of Nelson, Ne., Brentley and Oakley Bedke of Geneva, Ne. and Tallulah Schropfer of Geneva, Ne.

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Francis L. "Frank" Schropfer

June 26, 1944 - September 26, 2024