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Frank “Lindy” Fancher

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[January 03, 2015]  MARIETTA, GA- Frank “Lindy” Fancher, 95, formerly of Lincoln, passed away at 6:40 p.m. on December 26, 2014 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Marietta, GA.

Visitation: Two hours prior to the service on Saturday at the church.

Service: 4 p.m. on Saturday January 3, at Lincoln Christian Church

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln

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Frank “Lindy” Fancher, 95, formerly of Lincoln, passed away at 6:40 p.m. on December 26, 2014 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Marietta, GA.

Frank was born on May 19, 1919 in Hart County, KY; son of Benjamin Franklin and Mattie L. Perkins Fancher. He was united in marriage with the love of his life, Vada G. Compton on February 19, 1949 in Lincoln, until she preceded him in death, December 6, 2002.

Surviving Frank are his two daughters: Ara (Rich) Croce of Half Moon Bay, CA, and Marianne Daughety, of Bethlehem, GA, his son: James “Jim”(Lori) Fancher of Milton, GA; five granddaughters; five grandsons; 17 great grandchildren; and, two brothers Dean (Ellen) and Dale (Ollie) Fancher. His parents and one sister Irene Lancaster preceded him in death.

Frank enlisted in the 106 Calvary IL National Guard which entered federal service November 25th, 1940. He served in the American Theater of Operations in Central & South America that included a significant covert operation for the FBI. During WWII, Frank landed in Europe on D-Day + 3, helped liberate Paris and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He received a Silver Star for gallantry in action and a Battle Field Commission to 2nd Lieutenant in Luxembourg as bestowed by Gen George Patton who he served under at the time and who referred to him as “mad dog”. While in Paris recovering from wounds, he conducted operations for the Criminal Investigations Division (CID). Memberships include the National Order of Battlefield Commissions, Military Order of the Ardens, Yugoslav War Cross, and Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge.

After WWII, Frank served as a civilian pilot, Captain Operation Officer in Lincoln Sq. Civil Air Patrol (Search and Rescue). Civic organizations include: VFW, American Legion, Post 263 & 201, Lincoln Recreation Dept. Photography Club, President, Officer, & Director of Lincoln Ski Club, Long time member Tri-Police Assoc. – Illinois Sheriffs Assoc., Experimental Aircraft Assoc. Ch. 129, Long Time Director, Past President, & VP of “Heritage in Flight Museum.” Frank retired from Lincoln Office Supply with a distinguished service award and was an attendee of the Lincoln Christian Church. Later in life Frank authored and wrote his autobiography, “WWII: Through These Eyes”; and, up into the last year of his life, he continued volunteering his time in the nearby schools to teach young people about WWII and freedom.

Services for Frank will be 4:00 p.m. on Saturday January 3, 2015 at Lincoln Christian Church with Tim Searby officiating. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to an organization he loved, the Heritage in Flight Museum, 1351 Airport, Lincoln, IL 62656; (217) 732-3333. Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln has been entrusted with local arrangements.

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