Francis L. Gillespie

Texas / World War II
  • Military specialty: Unknown
  • Awards: Unknown

b. 5 Sep 1912; d. 30 Apr 1990.  Francis L. Gillispie was born to John and Margaret (Glackin) Gillispie at Royal, IA. His family moved to Comfrey, MN when Francis was very young.  He attended parochial school there.

During WWII, Francis served his country in the U. S. Army.  He was stationed in TX. On 21 Dec 1943, he married Minnie Korthouse while in the Army. Following his honorable discharge, they made Windom their home.

For several years, Francis worked for the Toro Co. and Caldwell Packing Co. From 1955 until his retirement in 1975, he worked for the City of Windom.

Buried at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Windom, MN.

  • Obituary: Yes