Franklin F. Fosdick

Franklin F. Fosdick, age 76, of Savanna, Illinois, died Sunday, May 24, 2009 at his home. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 28, 2009 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna with military rites conducted at 8:00 p.m. by the Savanna V.F.W. Post #2223, Savanna. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. Memorials may be given to the Savanna V.F.W., 409 Main Street, Savanna in Frank’s memory. Frank was born on October 19, 1932, the son of Charles and Pearl (Steward) Fosdick in Savanna. He attended Savanna area schools. After graduation, Frank served his country in the United States Army for four years and the United States Navy for an additional sixteen years. Frank married Lois A. Crist on November 18, 1977 in Mount Carroll, Illinois.
Frank worked as a forklift operator and a long distance truck driver for several years. He was proud of his One Million Safe Miles Award that he received. He was a former member of the Savanna V.F.W. and Moose Lodge. He was also a former member of the Cordova American Legion and the Navy Fleet Reserve Association. Frank enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, making models, attending car shows and especially loved going to Casinos.
Frank is survived by his wife, Lois of Savanna; two sons, Frank Fosdick and Joseph Fosdick; two sisters, Martha (Orville) Gilmore of Smackover, Arkansas and Daisy Reynolds of Everett, Washington; and two brothers, Jesse (Susan) Fosdick of Savanna, and Stanley (Carolyn) Fosdick of Argo Fay, Illinois.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Betty Williams; and two infant siblings, Velma and Coleman Fosdick.