Mr. Francis E. Bidinger Sr., 91, of Frederick, passed away on April 16, 2013 at Glade Valley Center Walkersville. He was the husband of Annabelle VanSant Bidinger.
Born on September 3, 1921 in Woodbine he was the son of the late Clarence and Myra Gartrell Bidinger.
He had worked for F & M Bank and before that owned and operated Forget Me Not Florist with his wife Annabelle.
He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Frederick.
Also surviving is his son Francis E. Bidinger Jr. and wife Anne of New Market. Grandchildren Scheri Everhart and husband Robert, Marcie Rongione and husband Greg, Jennifer Lyon and husband Scott and Sara Miehleisen and husband Erich. Seven grandchildren Brittanie, Zachary, Franchia, Isabella, Alaina, Kyle and Annlese. He will also be missed by Alice DeStacy.He was preceded in death by his brother Agustus Bidinger.
Visitation will be held on Thursday April 18, 2013 from 6-9pm at the Stauffer Funeral Homes P.A., 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, where Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday April 19, 2013 in the funeral home chapel. Rev. Harrry C. Cole will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.
Those desiring may make contributions to Glade Valley Center, 56 W Frederick St Walkersville, MD 21793 or to American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.