Francia Weber, 84, died Aug. 11, 2021. She was born in St. Paul on Jan. 20, 1937. She was a devoted mother, loving and caring for her family.

Francia is survived by husband Stephen; children Rosanne, Cathy (John) Turitto, Sherrie, David and Lynda; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and Evelyn Pallas, mother of her nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Marcella Gaertner and brother Greg Gaertner.

Francia was a graduate of Derham Hall High School on the campus of then College of St. Catherine in 1955. She worked many years for Remmele Engineering, TSI and Linder’s Greenhouses. She was active in the League of Catholic Women, Fare for All, Holy Redeemer and St. Cecilia Catholic Churches. She was member of the “Perfect Ten,” a group of 10 women who attended high school together and continued gathering socially for over 60 years.

Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in St. Anthony Park Aug. 20. Donations should be directed to the Hospice Hope Fund Regions Foundation, 640 Jackson Street, St. Paul, MN 55101.

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