Cory James Francis, 54, of Houston, Minn., passed away Friday, July 21, 2023. Born on August 2, 1968, in La Crosse, Wis., he was a graduate of Houston High School in Houston, Minn., where he lived most of his life. Cory most recently worked for Beneke Construction. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved sharing in these hobbies with his wife and three sons. His other interests included gardening and watching his sons play sports.
Cory is preceded in death by his father Tom Francis, mother-in-law Clara Johnson, and brothers-in-law Kevin Johnson and Jeff Johnson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Lori; sons Aaron, Alec, and Jacob; his mother Susan Kammerer, sister Nevis (John) Marsh, stepmother Sue “Louise” Francis, father-in-law George (Pack) Johnson, brother-in-law Todd (Lesa) Johnson, aunt Nevis Perry, aunt Catherine (Wayne) Phelps, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation to be held on Saturday, August 19 at 10:30 a.m. and funeral service 11:30 a.m. at Bethany Evangelical Free Church, 301 S. Ellsworth St., Houston, Minn. Immediately following the funeral will be a luncheon held at the Houston Community Center, 111 West Cedar St. A celebration of life will be held at the same location at 1 p.m. Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.