Francis Selix

September 28, 1920 - October 27, 2015

Francis Selix, 95, of Moulton, Iowa passed away October 27, 2015 at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born September 28, 1920 in Schuyler County, Missouri to Elmer and Floye Brooke Selix. He married Anna Gravett January 14, 1944 in Centerville, Iowa. She preceded him in death March 13, 1972. He married Wynona Gingerich April 16, 1978 in Stiles, Iowa. She preceded him in death May 6, 1996. He married Irene Harris January 30, 1999 in Appanoose County, Iowa. She preceded him in death August 10, 2010. Francis served in the United States Army during WWII. After serving his country, he became a farmer and raised crops and livestock. He was a member of Reed-Whisler Post #78 of the American Legion in Bloomfield, Farm Bureau, National Rifle Association, and had been a long time member of the Orleans Church of Christ in Appanoose County, Iowa. Francis enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and was a beekeeper for several years. He also liked his hunting dogs and his cat. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Trogdon of Des Moines, Iowa; three grandchildren, Brenda Walte, Jeff Voyce, Kevin (Amy) Kelly; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bea White of Agency, Iowa, Viola (Bill) Walker of Phoenix, Arizona; several nieces and nephews; and the surviving families of Wynona Gingerich and Irene Harris. He was preceded in death by his parents; three wives; daughter, Jayne Ann McAllister; four brothers, Lloyd (Anna Marie) Selix, Doyle (Ann) Selix, Donald Dell Selix, and one in infancy. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Pastor Jerry Weller officiating. Burial with military rites performed by Reed-Whisler Post #78 of the American Legion will be at the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday with the family present to greet friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to the Orleans Church of Christ.