HELEN FRANCART
April 11, 1937 - August 27, 2021
Obituary
Helen Jean Francart (Griesbach) passed peacefully at home and on to her eternal life September 27, 2021.
Helen was born at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton on April 11, 1937, daughter of the late Henry and Katherine (Diermeier) Griesbach.
Helen grew up in Greenville, WI, where she attended St. Mary's Grade School and then graduated from St. Mary's High School in Menasha, WI. After her graduation, she was employed by Marathon Corporation.
Helen married Robert Francart at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greenville, WI on November 22, 1958, and they were blessed with nine children.
Helen was a charter member of St. Gabriel The Archangel Catholic Church in Neenah, WI. She was a member and officer of Our Lady of Guadalupe Society and The Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima. In previous years, Helen was a member of the St. Mary's Music Parents and the Gillingham 4-H Club; she also volunteered her time at pro-life organizations.
Helen is survived by her husband, Robert Francart; her children: Susan Weiss, Paul Francart, Laura (Shannon) Dewhurst, David (Ann) Francart, Thomas (Karen) Francart, Julienne (Robert) Butelefski, Mary Francart, Robert (Tracie) Francart II, Katherine (Timothy) Stichman; grandchildren are: Andrew (Michelle) Francart, Benjamin (Ellen) Butelefski, Bryan (Rebecca) Butelefski, Sarah (Jeff) Kussow, Tori (Joe) Bloechl, Holly Francart, Brandon Weiss, Rebecca Weiss, Cassandra (Frank) Martin, Philip Dewhurst, Aaron Dewhurst, Amanda Williams, Robert Francart III, Daniel Francart, Kyle Krysiak, Trevor Stichman, and Emily Stichman; and great grandchildren: Bensen and Lyla Jo Butelefski, Lily Francart, Eva and Philomenia Williams, Nala Rae, Tessa, and Bella Bloechl, and Atticus Weiss. Helen's godchild is Dan Wroblewski, White Fish Bay, WI.; and her two brothers: Leon (Kathy) Griesbach, and Jim (Loretta) Griesbach.
Helen was preceded in death by her sister, Jeanette; and a granddaughter, Sirena Marie Francart.
In accordance with Helen's wishes: A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Gabriel Parish for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to www.priestsforlife.org.