Francis Platt

Francis R. Platt, 89, of Ogden, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 7, 2013, at the Community United Methodist Church in Ogden, with a luncheon to follow in fellowship hall. Rev. Gary Hoyt will officiate. Visitation will be Friday, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Church. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m.Saturday, at Moon Cemetery in Macksburg, Iowa. For online obituaries and condolences please visit: www.carsonstappfuneralhome.com

Francis was born on May 23, 1924, in Madison County, Iowa, the son of Roy and Nellie Platt.

Francis was united in marriage to Roberta "Bobbie" Thompson on December 15, 1946, at her family's farm in Madison County. The couple lived and farmed near Macksburg until their retirement in 1991, when they moved to Ogden.

Francis belonged to the Community United Methodist Church. Even though he was retired best moments spent were reminiscing about farm times. He and Bobbie enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Francis was preceded in death by his wife, "Bobbie", by his parents, and his sister, Virginia Platt.

He is survived by three children, Libby (Guy) Wyatt, Suzy (Jeff) Campbell, and Mark (Debbie) Platt; five grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be directed to either: the Community United Methodist Church in Ogden or to the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.