Francis "Fran" J. Meis, 75 of Cedar Rapids , died Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Manor Care Health Center . Private family graveside services will be at a later date in Marengo Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 26 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids , located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.

Francis was born April 22, 1934 in Cedar Rapids , the son of Herman and Margaret (Larsen) Meis. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was an avid collector of life's treasures and antiques. Fran enjoyed cooking, watching the Hawkeyes and traveling.

Francis is survived by his son, Daniel Meis of Cedar Rapids and daughters, Diane (Joel) Avery of Robins and Molly (Dennis) Knock of Atkins; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brothers Tony (Diane) Meis and John (Margene) Meis; sisters Jody (Jack) Sherwin, Therese (Fred) LaChance, and Molly (Richard) Connor.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, John in 2002, a sister Mary Meis Collins, brothers James Edward in infancy, Thomas Patrick, and Herman Benedict Meis.

Memorials may be directed to the family at 510 Circleview Drive , Atkins , Iowa 52206 .