Ralph Robert Foltz

Ralph Robert Foltz, 88, of Bremen, passed away at home, surrounded by his family and caregivers on Thursday, November 17, 2016. He was born April 14, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of R.M. and Ora Mae (Davis) Foltz. Ralph is survived by his daughter, Debbie (Doug) Leith; sons, Bob (Andries Beirling) and David (Mary) Foltz; grandchildren, Adam (Adrianne) Leith, Aaron (Kelli) Leith, Robin Foltz, Jacob (Betsy) Foltz and Rachel Foltz; 10 great-grandchildren; and brother, John (Anne) Foltz. He is reunited with his wife, Betty Jean Foltz; son, Jimmy Foltz; his parents; and step-mother, Ruth (Carr) Foltz. Ralph was a 1946 graduate of Rushcreek Memorial High School and had attended Ohio State University where he made the marching band. Ralph and Betty were married in 1949 and moved to Lima, Ohio where he bred cows for COBA. They returned to Bremen in the late 50’s to work for his father in law at McAuley Manufacturing and then retired from Cyril Scott Company. He was a member of the Bremen United Methodist Church where he participated in the choir and served on the board and various committees. He was a veteran of the United State Marine Corps and a member of the American Legion, Bremen. He was a member of the Bremen Masonic Lodge 608 – York Rite of Freemasonry and the Rushcreek Grange. Ralph enjoyed spending time with his family and friends especially his great grandchildren. Ralph was an avid golfer. His family wishes to thank the wonderful caregivers they were blessed with, Annie Kistler (like a daughter to Ralph), Debbie Carpenter, Marcy Wesselhoeft and Candy Cummans. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 – 5 PM at the Morgan Funeral Home, Bremen. Masonic services will be held at 5 PM. Funeral services will take place Monday at 11 AM with one hour prior visitation at the Bremen United Methodist Church. Interment will follow Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bremen United Methodist Church, 205 North Walnut Street, Bremen, Ohio 43107