
Crimmins, Francis X.
"Frank" Jr.
Sunday October 25, 2009.
Beloved husband for 66 years to the love of his life, Martha Hicks Crimmins; dear father of Marty (Ann Tolin) Crimmins, Frank (Kim Underwood) Crimmins, and Claire (Lee) Isselhard: proud grandfather of Shawn (Alison Mynsberge) Crimmins, Keith (Kelly Miller) Isselhardt and Robert Isselhardt, and great-grandfather to Emery and Ryan Isselhardt. Loved uncle, cousin and friend. Dear son of the late Francis and Margaret Crimmins of Falls Church, Virginia.
Francis played football for the Auburn University Tigers, where he met and fell in love with his future wife, Martha Hicks. He proudly served as a Marine pilot. in the VMTB-131 squadron during W.W.II, stationed in the Pacific. He worked in argriculture in Georgia before joining Falstaff Brewing. He directed sales in California and later moved to St. Louis serving the overseas market. He finished his working career as an executive recruiter. He spent many happy years in retirement traveling and volunteering. A special thank you to the staff at LSS Meramec Bluffs who have gone the extra mile to show great kindness and compassion to Frank and his family
Services: A private inurnment will take place at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorials may be made through contributions to the Alzheimers Association.
Condolences
2010-02-1311:55:17 To Claire…Marty and Frank…found this today on line…sorry to hear this about your dad…will never forget the Stan Musial book and ball autographed by Stan that Your dad gave me as a kid…Of course I used the ball playing sandlot but still have the book…one of the few things I have left from my childhood…Hope you all are doing well…I have been living in Athens Ga. for last 30 years …have 3 sons…27..21…10…Your Cousin Johnny
jcrimmins57@yah oo.com
2010-02-1311:52:51 To Claire Marty and Frank found this today on line sorry to hear this about your dad will never forget the Stan Musial book and ball autographed by Stan that Your dad gave me as a kid Of course I used the ball playing sandlot but still have the book one of the few things I have left from my childhood Hope you all are doing well I have been living in Athens Ga. for last 30 years have 3 sons 27..21 10 Your Cousin Johnny
jcrimmins57@yah oo.com