Dr. Francis J. Boyle
Dr. Francis J. Boyle, 91, of Springfield, died on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, at St. Raphael Catholic Church with Father Stephen Boyle, and Father Phil Schotzko officiating. Interment was in St. Raphael Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday evening at Sturm Funeral Home, and Tuesday at the church prior to services.
Dr. Francis J. Boyle, Jr. was born on Oct. 1, 1926, to Francis J. and Marguerite (Morris) Boyle in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from De La Salle High School in Michigan and then served in the U.S. Navy medical corps during World War II. Frank earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from St. Mary’s College in Winona. He then continued his education at the University of North Dakota and completed his doctorate at Creighton University Medical School. After his internship at St. John’s Hospital in Detroit, Frank practiced in Tracy, and in 1958 started his practice in Springfield. During his time in Springfield, Dr. Boyle served as the Medical Director at St. John Lutheran Home and also was prominent in the development and transition of the Mayo Clinic Health System in Springfield. In 1995, Frank retired from his medical practice. While at St. Mary’s College, Frank met Glenna Gervais, who was attending the College of St. Teresa in Winona. The couple was married on Nov. 22, 1951, in Currie. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, the Springfield Rotary Club, and the Knights of Columbus. Frank enjoyed baseball as a young man and managed both the Tracy and Springfield town teams. He also enjoyed golfing, playing bridge, watching sports — especially the Springfield Tigers, and family time at the cottage at Lake Shetek. Frank was very proud of his Catholic faith, Irish heritage, and his family.
He is survived by his wife, Glenna, of Springfield; children, Francis (Beth) of Minneapolis, Philip (Kris) of St. Cloud, Patrick (Ellen) of Norfolk, Neb., Michael (Becky) of New Ulm, Anne (Jack) Kennefick of Edina, Fr. Stephen Boyle, O. Praem. of Rome, Italy, Jane (Brad) Bechtold of Sauk Rapids, Jeanne (Jim) Gathje of Bloomington; 25 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Thomas Boyle of California and Peggy Brannigan of Michigan. Frank was preceded in death by siblings, Catherine Colby, Mary Weiss, Eugene Boyle, and John Boyle.
A special Thank You to Dr. Jennifer White and the Staff at St. John Lutheran Home for their care.
Sturm Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.
Memorials are preferred to the donor’s choice.