Francis R. Jessepe, 69, of Rossville passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at Shawnee Medical Center due to complications from Covid-19 and pneumonia.

He was born May 8, 1951 in Manhattan, Kansas the son of Phillip E. and Angeline (Belair) Jessepe.  He was raised in Topeka and graduated from Seaman High School. Francis was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribe.

He is survived by: his sisters, Karen S. Jessepe and Elvon M. Belair both of Topeka; and his brothers, Boyce Alfonso Jessepe (Address Unknown) and Ewart Coy Jessepe (Julie) of Mayetta. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Billie L. Jessepe.

Francis will lie in state at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton beginning Saturday afternoon, December 19, 2020 through Sunday, December 20, 2020 until 6:00 p.m. each day.  Private family graveside services will be held later.  Due to the critical situation we all are in, please remember the families during this difficult time and consider sending a card of condolence or posting on our website. Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.