Francis E. Wood, 78, of Mauston, Wis., passed away Friday, July 30, 2010, at Hess Memorial Hospital, Mauston after fighting a long battle with Guillian-Barre Syndrome.

Francis Wood draws on life’s experiences while penning his novels. ”I’ll go as far as I can,” he said. But this author is not ready to write his final chapter just yet. ”I’m very lucky.

Wood's radio career started when he was 17 years old. On New Year’s Eve 2021, an emotional Francis signed off from the airwaves for good after 52 years. Eat It, Virginia!