The memory of Francis Henry Hafner of Valley City, North Dakota, born in Sykeston, North Dakota, who passed away on April 24, 2024 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Francis Henry Hafner to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his wife Joyce Marie Hafner (Greenwood); his parents, Frank Hafner and Esther Hafner (Sondag); and his brother Jerome. He is survived by : his children, Michele, Jeffrey (Peggy), Rene (David), Cynthia (James) and Adrian (Lori); his grandchildren, Nora, Zachary, Victoria, Britney, Brook, Chance, Tyler, Garet, Ashley, Shelby, Sheldon and Shantell; and his sisters, Patricia (Bill Thomas), Madonna and Rita.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 30th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Lerud Mathias Funeral Home Chapel (515 Central Ave N, Valley City, ND 58072). A prayer was held on Tuesday, April 30th 2024 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, May 1st 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Catherine's Catholic Church (540 3rd Ave NE, Valley City, ND 58072).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Catherine REACH program.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lerud-Schuldt-Mathias Funeral Home