Francia Claire Witt
May 14, 1937 – July 26, 2024
VISITATION: Thursday, August 1st from 5pm to 7pm at the West Center Chapel. FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, August 2nd at 10:30am, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Millard. Family Interment: Voss Mohr Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or Assistance League of Omaha.
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Francia “Fran” Claire Larson was born on May 14, 1937, in Grand Island, Nebraska to Fritz and Amy Larson. After living in Randolph, Nebraska during Fran’s elementary school years, the Larsons moved to Blair, Nebraska. Fran graduated from Blair High School in 1954 ranking 2nd in her class.
Following graduation, Fran attended Peru State College graduating with a degree in Education in 1958. It was at Peru State that Fran met Ron Witt from Otoe, Nebraska. Ron and Fran were married at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Auburn, Nebraska on August 17, 1958. At the time of Ron’s death, Ron and Fran had celebrated 57 years of marriage.
One week after their marriage, Ron and Fran moved to Millard, Nebraska where Fran taught English and typing in the Millard Public Schools for one year. Ron and Fran raised their three daughters, Julie, Jill and Jodie in Millard. Fran returned to teaching and taught typing and keyboarding in the Westside Public School District for over 20 years retiring in1997.
Fran was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Millard for over 65 years. Fran served on Church Council, a call committee, and was active in Women of ELCA. She also volunteered in many ways at St. Paul’s including participating in an exercise class for retirees and the book club.
Fran was also active in several community service groups including the Millard Lioness Club, Delta Kappa Gamma and the Assistance League of Omaha. She enjoyed participating in the Oldies But Goodies social club, multiple book clubs and playing Mah Jongg with friends. She was also able to enjoy several travel opportunities in retirement with friends and family.
Fran was an avid sports fan particularly following all of the University of Nebraska and Millard sports programs and the Kansas City Royals. And of course, she followed all of the activities of her five grandchildren.
Fran is proceeded in death by her parents, Fritz and Amy Larson; brother, Earle Wills Larson; granddaughter, Jessica Chleborad; husband, Ron Witt. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Julie and Bob Draper of Trabuco Canyon, California, Jill and Ron Chleborad of Ralston, Nebraska and Jodie and Jim DeSordi of Omaha, Nebraska; five grandchildren: Andy, Dana and Robbie Chleborad and Anna and Ally DeSordi of Omaha, Nebraska; sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Tom Majors; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Roger and Lois Witt; nieces and nephews.
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I am very sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a lovely lady, I am glad I got to met her. May our Lord give you comfect and peace as you morn her loss.
Bob’s aunt. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Your Mom and Dad were always very special friends to us during all of our years with Millard. We wished them good luck in seeing Katie Couric when we were at Eppley airport when they were off to New York. (and yes, they did get to see her) They were great people.
I enjoyed teaching with Fran at Westside and occasionally sharing a ride to from school with her. My son, Jeff was a good friend of Jodi at Millard South. Prayers for peace during this difficult time.
I was blessed to know Fran as we both taught together at Westside . She was an outstanding teacher and beautiful person. Sending my heart to yours during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. She was a special lady and a great friend and neighbor. She will be missed.
Fran is my older sister. She was such a kind, caring, and loving person. She was always supportive of family. I have so many memories of fun times together. My son Scott reminded me of how she always sent birthday cards to all the family members. He said I bet I’ve gotten 61 birthday cards from Aunt Fran.
What a wonderful write-up for a dear sweet lady. We loved your mom and dad and had decades of fun with them through all our Millard years. We loved you girls too and were rooting for you in all your endeavors,but especially remember Jill in swimming, and all of you at St Paul’s. Our condolences, love, and prayers are with you girls and the entire family during this difficult time. Knowing your mom she couldn’t wait to finally get to see our Lord Jesus face to face and to give your dad a big hug and visit with her mom and dad, and all those who’ve gone before. With all our love, from Shirley and all the Sinclair crew❤️❤️❤️
Jill & family, I am so very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Kristi was keeping me updated on your Mom in recent months, Jill, so you have been in my prayers and you will remain there in the difficult days ahead. This is such a difficult loss. Your mother loved you and your sisters with a fierce love. She and your dad helped you to high standards and you met and exceeded each one. Big hugs & love and
Jill, Jodie & family. I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.
I was new to Westside high school in the fall of 1991 as a senior and took typing from Mrs. Fran Witt.
She was very kind, and I look back with fond memories of her class.
Jodie, Jill, and Julie and family, We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Fran always had a happy greeting for us and we enjoyed her laughter that usually followed a conversation. We wish you all peace.
Julie, Jody and Jill, I am very sorry for the loss of aunt Fran. She was a fun and very caring lady and will be greatly missed by many. My upcoming birthday will probably be the first that and don’t get a car from aunt Fran and it will leave a hollow place in my heart. I’m glad to be able to be here to celebrate her life with you. Love, Scott.
I would like to express my sincere condolences to Fran’s family. She was my business and typing teacher many years ago at Valley View Junior High. Years later, I had the privilege of serving with her on the St. Paul’s church council. Fran was an outstanding teacher and a delightful human being. I always enjoyed my conversations with her and appreciated her loving, positive attitude. My life has been enriched because she was a part of it.
With sympathy and love, we extend our deepest condolences.
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