Birth date: Mar 20, 1923 Death date: Sep 28, 2008
Father Francis John Sander, O.S.B., monk of Saint Joseph Abbey in Saint Benedict, Louisiana, died at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond on Sunday morning, September 28, 2008. He was 85 years old. Son of the late Edward M. Sande Read Obituary
I will miss my uncle as will many people. He was truly an insperation to everyone who knew him, and knew how to bring a smile to your face at your darkest time. He was always there to steer you down the right path. May he rest in peace.
Fr. Francis, (Frannie) will always be a part of the wonderful memories I have of St. Ben's.
I can still remember entering the Seminary in 1962. Fr. Francis knew that I and the other entrants were scared stiff. He made us feel welcome. (He was our 1st. class prefect.)
I will also remember always his famous "248 #3" "The first point in all factoring is to remove the highest common monomial factor." Don't ask me what that mean because I just don't know!
Fr. Francis will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dom Gulotta class of '62
On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences.
Kenny Spellman '84 Alumni Director
We love u and will greatly miss you..
FATHER YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS. WE SHALL MISS YOU. I KNOW YOUR WACTHING OVER WHAT IS LEFT OF OUR FAMILY.
FATHER FRANCIS YOU WILL BE MISSED. I HAVE SO MUCH RESPECT FOR YOU. WHEN I CALLED YOU YEARS AGO. YOU MINISTERD TO ME. YOU PRAYED FOR MY SON, WHO WAS GOING THRU HARD TIMES.SO WAS MY FLY. WE BECAME GOOD BUDDIES AND FRIENDS.
I AM BLESSED TO BE APART OF YOUR LIFE AND HAVE THE PRIVILAGE OF CALLING YOU MY GREAT UNCLE, BY MARRIAGE. I WILL MISS YOU STAYING AT THE HOUSE. YOU WATCHING ME COOK AT THE STOVE AND YOU ALWAYS ASKED ME QUESTIONS ON COOKING. YOU ENJOYED EATING SO MUCH AND I ENJOYED FEEDING YOU.
I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH. I LOVE YOU FATHER. YOU HAVE BEEN SO VERY DEAR TO ME. I AM GOING TO MISS YOUR JOKES AND STORIES. WATCHING YOUR EYES LIGHT UP AND SPARKLE WHEN YOU SPOKE OF MOTHER MARY ARE THE FATHER. YOU WOULD GET TEARY EYED AND SO WOULD I.
WE HAVE SHARED ALOT OF LAUGHS TOGERTHER. WE HAD A BLAST IN TENNESSEE. WHEN WE TOOK YOU OUT IN THE BOAT UP THE BEDICO CREEK AND INTO THE LAKE. I WILL MISS YOU, BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND MEMORY.
I THANK GOD FOR YOU IN SO MANY WAYS. NOW I HAVE TO LET YOU GO HOME TO THE FATHER AND ONCE AGAIN I THANK HIM FOR ALLOWING ME TO HAVE YOU IN MY LIFE FOR AS LONG AS HE DID. TILL WE MEET AGAIN. LOVE YOU.
Fr. Francis was a very special confessor and a special friend. He will be dearly missed by many who loved him.
Fr. Francis, pray for us.
Fr Francis was a mentor of mine at the Abbey during my seminary days. He introduced me to spiritual guidance for which I was a reluctant participant. There are many memories too numerous to mention. He will be remembered.
Via con DIOS padre.
