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John J. Foyer

Merrillville, Indiana

Jun 22, 1934 – Apr 26, 2023

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BORN
June 22, 1934
DIED
April 26, 2023
LOCATION
Merrillville, Indiana

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John J. Foyer

June 22, 1934 - April 26, 2023

CROWN POINT, IN - John J. Foyer, age 88, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

John is survived by his children: Pam Thompson of Valparaiso, Linda (Jeff) Shrader of Granger, Barb (Brian) Regan of...

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Mr Foyer was an amazing all-sports coach and mentor. He coached St. Mary´s Girls track, volleyball and basketball during my 5th-8th grade. He lead our Girls Basketball team to Diocesan Champs two years in a row. Mr. Foyer taught us with equality by bringing out our own capability to lead, play as a team, execute what we learned, and enjoy the wins. He was patient, caring and supportive on and off the court. Mr. Foyer contributed to a very memorable childhood and shaped the lives of many,...

Mr Foyer was a wonderful coach and person. I´m confident I speak for the hundreds of young men who had the privilege of playing football for him so many years ago. I can only imagine the amount of time, stamina and patience it took to come home from work and go back out to deal with 40, or so boys of 10-14 years of age for 3 months!! Yet, he did it with a kind, calm, teaching approach. Learning football at the time, yet lessons we´d carry with us for a lifetime. To all his family, thank you...

Our five children had the privilege of having Coach Foyer during their formative years. As a parent we watched John year round as he dedicated much of his time to educate our children.