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1943
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2017
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Richard Folz Obituary
Evansville, IN
Richard J. Folz, age 73, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Deaconess Hospital Main Campus.
Rich was born May 5, 1943 in Mt. Vernon, IN to the late Andrew and Otillia (Wannemuehler) Folz. He had worked for Whirlpool Corporation for 10 years and retired from General Electric in Mt. Vernon after 25 years of service. Rich was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church and the St. Philip Men's Club. Rich enjoyed watching Notre Dame Football, IU basketball and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Surviving Rich are his wife of 52 years, Judy (Schneider) Folz; three daughters, Kristie (Andy) Hoffman, Kellie (Matt) Reidford and Karrie (Drex) McArthy, all of Evansville; two sons, Mike (Cindy) Folz of Evansville and Mark (Heather) Folz of Orlando, FL; sisters, Martha (Jim) Scheller and Helen (Jerry) Weinzapfel, both of Evansville; Mary Ann (Bob) Weinzapfel of Mt. Vernon and Sr. Delores Folz, O.S.B. of Ferdinand, IN; three brothers, Frank (Rosie) Folz of Evansville, Hank (Sherry) Folz and Jim (Karen) Folz, both of Mt. Vernon and nine grandchildren, Wade and Blake Hoffman, Molly and Kyle Folz, Brady, Kaiden and Ashton Reidford, Brittany and Trent Nosko.
In addition to his parents, Rich was preceded in death by two sisters, Karen Folz and Edna Schenk and by a brother, Steve Folz.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, March 31, 2017 at St. Philip Catholic Church, Rev. Claude Burns officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Philip Church Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Thursday at Pierre Funeral Home and from 9:30 A.M. until service time on Friday at St. Philip Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, 809 N. Lafayette Ave, Evansville, IN 47711 or to your favorite charity.
Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.
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Anne Bryant
April 1, 2017
Your in my thoughts and prayers.
March 31, 2017
Work with Rick many years ur in my prayers Beverly Gooch
L'Jean Gorman
March 30, 2017
I worked with Richard for about 7 years in Sheet. He always had a smile on his face and could always make us laugh.
Robert Hill
March 30, 2017
Know that our family is keeping your family in our constant thoughts and prayers. Sherri and I loved Richard and enjoyed his kind and mild-mannered demeanor and personality. He always wore a smile and really loved family. We certainly share the feeling of loss, but we know he now is kept in the embrace of the Lord and he is at peace.
Rob, and Sherri (Martin) Hill and Jon and Taylor (Hill) Elpers
March 30, 2017
Cindy and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dr. Kim Haywood-Pfender and the team at Evansville Eyecare
Linda Folz
March 30, 2017
Our dear Lord just welcomed another wonderful Folz into His home.
Rich was a great brother-in-law, husband, and father. As our children were growing up itogether he was such an inspiration watching him no mater what happened just shake his head and say "now darn it to whatever happened,"
Sending hugs for the loved ones he left behind here on earth.
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