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Robert F. Foos
NEWARK: A funeral service for Robert F. Foos will be held at 1pm, on Thursday, December 12, 2013, at the Brucker-Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st Street in Newark. Burial will follow in the Southlawn Cemetery in Utica, with military funeral honors provided by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.
Mr. Foos, age, 88, of Newark, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013, at Autumn Healthcare. He was born August 22, 1925, in Marion, a son of the late Forrest and Olive (Fugute) Foos. A graduate of Newark High School, Mr. Foos served his country during WWII in the US Army Air Corps. As a medic, he was awarded five battle stars and was involved with the invasion of Normandy and served across Europe in France, Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge and in occupied Germany. He and his wife Barbara operated Bob's Variety Store in Alexandria for many years and he drove the "singing" school bus for Northridge Local School District. He had also driven a bus for the MRDD in Licking County. Mr. Foos had been employed at Big Bear in downtown Newark and also in Lancaster. He was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lancaster.
Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Barbara A. (Helphrey) Foos; a daughter, Carol Copenhefer of Newark; a granddaughter, Tara (Cory) Stare of Lewis Center; three great-grandchildren, Senni, Sari and Sabin Stare; three nephews and his beloved cat, "Lizzie".
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Phillips.
Memorial contributions may be made to Acclaim Hospice or the Licking County Food Pantry Network; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
The Brucker-Kishler Funeral Home is honored to serve the Foos family, to sign an online guest book, please visit www.brucker-kishlerfuneralhome.com
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I am sorry to here about bobs passing he was a great guy he teased us a lot we had a fun time in Alexandria he will be missed
julie bishop
December 10, 2013
Barbara, Carol and Family, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult. Thanks for the great memories Bob. God Bless
December 10, 2013
I remember the store in Alexandria and then he and I worked together at MRDD . So sorry to hear that he has passed
Patty Congrove
December 9, 2013
He was a wonderful bus driver with his animal noises. He will be greatly missed.
Best bus driver in the world.
Robin Smith
December 9, 2013
Mr. Foos has been a favorite at Granville Veterinary Clinic for some time. His serenades, with a wonderful voice discovered late in life, were cherished moments for us. That we were being serenaded by a hero was partially known, but reading this summary lets us know that we were in the presence of greatness as his patient wife Barbara stood aside with a smile. God bless this special family, this wonderful wife and particularly the memory of this fine man. He will truly be missed here on Earth and God is enjoying his voice raised in rejoicing. This was a sweet, brave, uncommon hero of a man.
December 9, 2013
Dear Barbara & Carol, So very sorry to hear of Bob's passing...he was such a nice man and I loved to be serenaded by him!! Love and prayers to you <3
Nancy Ginn
December 9, 2013
Carol,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your father. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Gale Cady Williams
December 9, 2013
May treasured memories give you all comfort and peace. With deepest sympathy. From Jo Helen De Pue
December 9, 2013
Sorry to here about Bob! No doubt he is singing in Heaven. Many memories of him and the store in Alex.
Jim Bishop
December 9, 2013
I worked at OHIO HERITAGE BANK on 21st street in Newark and Bob would sing to me "THE SUMMER WIND" ...that was my song. I'm sure he's sing with angels now and loving every minute GOD BLESS...DIANA
December 9, 2013
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Good memories at the store. My dad (David Stygler) loved stopping in and having his morning coffee after work. Bob will be missed but I will always have my memories.
Melissa Stygler collins
December 9, 2013
Please accept my sincerest condolences. My God and your fond memories give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Ms Porter
December 9, 2013
So sorry to hear of his passing.... always loved Mr. Foos for I am one of those Alexandria kids!He was always kind to everyone of us kids. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Family!
Luanne Woolfe
December 9, 2013
I can see Bob now standing behind the counter spinning that little piece of chain he always had in his hand, and trying to get the speckled gum ball for a free piece of candy. Oh what wonderful memories. Barb and Carol you are in our thoughts.
Carla Reese Morrow
December 9, 2013
As a young girl growing up in Alexandria, Bob used to always sing "Tammy" to me, when I would come into his store. I used to be so embarrassed by that; however, now, I appreciate that wonderful memory he left me with. Bob was a wonderful man, and I am happy to say I was able to witness his singing in later years on a visit to Bob Evans. What a wonderful man Heaven has received! Rest in peace Bob Foos, and keep on singing your Heavenly songs!
Tammi
December 9, 2013
Thoughts and prayers going out to you Carol and Barbara and family. I have very fond memories of your dad while you were in Alex. My sympathy..
barbara johnson-Shewak
December 9, 2013
Bob will surely be missed, my husband and I would eat breakfast at Bob Evans on Cherry Valley Road and he would go from table to table singing, to as he said, all the beautiful women.
Sharron & Dwight Cottrell
Alexandria
December 9, 2013
So sorry to hear this news. Such a great guy. Sending prayers and blessings. Now he is singing with the angels.
Jackie Ferguson(Duke)
December 9, 2013
Very sorry to hear of Bobs passing all the Alexandria kids had a lot of fun at his store!
Brian Hammond
December 9, 2013
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