Francis S. Happe Obituary
We are sad to announce that on August 3, 2025, at the age of 88, Francis S. Happe of Evansville, Indiana passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Francis S. Happe to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Sylvester J. Happe and Irene L. Happe (Effinger); his daughter Jo Ann Schoenstein; and his siblings, Darlene Baumgart, Robert and Ronald Happe.
He is survived by: his wife Shirley Happe (Martin); his children, Jayne Downs (Tom) and Gerald "Jerry" Happe (Cindy); his son-in-law Rob Schoenstein; his grandchildren, Courtney Merkel (Patrick Lewis), Tyler Merkel (Tara), Holly Sweeney (Daniel), Abby Albin (Jacob) and Zachary Schoenstein; and his great grandchildren, Parker, Joseph, Oliver and Betty.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 6th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, August 7th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A rosary will be held on Wednesday, August 6th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Pierre Funeral Home (2601 W Franklin St, Evansville, IN 47712). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church (6202 W St Joseph Rd, Evansville, IN 47720).
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church Vanderburgh County, 6202 W. St. Joseph Road, Evansville, IN 47720.
