Francis Harold Babinski, age 88, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks, ND, with his family by his side.

Francis H. Babinski was born April 25, 1930 in Grafton, ND the son of Harry and Blanche (Gudajtes) Babinski.  He grew up in Warsaw, ND and graduated from Grafton High School in 1948.  He farmed after high school until enlisting in the US Air Force in 1950.  He married Marie Ann Messner at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Wales, ND on November 25, 1954.  They were married 60 years at the time of her death, July 27, 2015.  They farmed in Ardoch and Wales, ND where her family farm was located.  Francis worked for American Crystal Sugar Company in East Grand Forks during Campaigns starting in 1955 to 1962 when he became a fulltime employee for 30 years, retiring as a Yard Coordinator in 1993.  He was Recording Secretary for American Crystal Grain Millers Local Union #264 for 20 years and also President of District #2 Sugar Council for 10 years.  In 1962 they moved to Grand Forks from Wales where they lived until 1965.  They resided in East Grand Forks from 1965 to 1992 when they moved back to Grand Forks.  He was a member of the East Grand Forks Eagles #350 and Eagles District #2 of Minnesota.  He served as President of the district and local club, as well as holding all other offices during his membership as an Eagle.  He was also a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He is survived by 7 children, Jean (James) Marynik of Littlefork, MN, David Babinski of Phoenix, AZ, Michael (Debbie) Babinski of Grand Forks, ND, Carol (Marvin) Yonke of Thief River Falls, MN, Patrick (Lili) Babinski of Grand Rapids, MN, Mary (Gary) Jeffrey of Marysville, WA and Nancy (Jon) Wangsnes of Prior Lake, MN; 18 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; sister Donna (LeRoy) Kuta of Mahtomedi, MN and brother Gary (Linda) Babinski of Minto, ND, along with many nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, brother Jerome and daughter in law Lorri Babinski.

Memorials may be directed to the Grand Forks St. Mary's Organ fund.

Memorial Service: 10:30 AM on Friday, July 20, 2018 in St. Mary's Catholic Church, 216 Belmont RD, Grand Forks, ND.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service on Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, MN and also one hour prior Memorial Service on Friday in St. Mary's Catholic Church

Inurnment :  Calvary Cemetery, Grand Forks, ND.