Francis Jessepe 1951-2020
Francis R. Jessepe, 69, Rossville, died Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at Shawnee Medical Center due to complications from COVID-19 and pneumonia.
He was born May 8, 1951, in Manhattan, the son of Phillip E. and Angeline Belair Jessepe. He was raised in Topeka and graduated from Seaman High School.
Mr. Jessepe was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.
Survivors include two sisters, Karen S. Jessepe and Elvon M. Belair, both of Topeka; and two brothers, Boyce Alfonso Jessepe, address unknown, and Ewart Coy Jessepe and wife Julie, Mayetta. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Billie L. Jessepe.
Mr. Jessepe will lie in state Saturday and Sunday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton until 6 p.m. each day. Private family graveside services will be held later.
Cards of condolence may be mailed to Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.