Francis M “Frank”Moritz, 77, of Springfield, left this life to meet our Lord, Savior and Creator on January 27, 2013. Francis was born to Mabel and Francis Moritz on January 8, 1936 in Brentwood , Missouri. Francis served in the United States Army. After serving in the army, Frank spent most of his career in the grocery business, Frank also owned several businesses including a restaurant and an antique store, where he got to enjoy two of his favorite hobbies cooking and antiques. He was preceded in death by his parents Francis Michael and Mabel Moritz and one brother, Donald Moritz. He is survived by his two sisters Lois Wells and husband Dale of Springfield and Myra Lea of Springfield; two brothers, Paul Moritz and wife Edith of Springfield and Charles Moritz of Owensville, MO; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and family . Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2013 in Missouri Veterans’ Cemetery with Rev. Dale Wells officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Funeral services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North.