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John A. Foos Sr.

1929 - 2013

John A. Foos Sr. obituary, 1929-2013, Reedsville, WI

BORN

1929

DIED

2013

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Kellnersville, Wisconsin

John Foos Obituary

Foos Sr., John A.

John A. Foos Sr., age 84 of 12319 Hill Top Road, Reedsville, died Sunday, August 18, 2013 at his residence.

John was born on May 3, 1929 in Calendonia, OH son of the late Perry and Leah (Neff) Foos. He grew up in Calendonia and attended schools there. John served in the Merchant Marines from 1946 to 1948. In 1948 he became a member of the United States Navy, completing his career in 1968. In 1979 he moved to Manitowoc County. For the past 30 years John enjoyed vegetable gardening. He sold his vegetables at the Farmer's Market and gave away vegetables to who ever needed them. He was very proud of his military career. John was a member of Rockwood Ev. Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his five children: John A. Foos Jr., Chicago, IL; Deborah (Rich) Geib, Antioch, IL; Terry Jean Phipps, Manitowoc; Dawn Marie (Eric) Foos-Schulenburg, Libertyville, IL; Jeffrey W. Foos, Oshkosh; nine grandchildren: Ryan W. (Elaina) Phipps; John W. (Beth) Geib; Ashley N. Phipps; Matthew D. Phipps; Richard M. Geib; Johnathon Paul Hagen; Hannah M. Geib; Ariane Carlie Hagen and Gracie R. Schulenburg; two great-grandchildren: Kaydence C. Phipps-Zellner and Kaveryn P. Phipps-Zellner, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Perry and Leah Foos and one sister and brother-in-law: Willojean (Edward) Claytor.

A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the Rockwood Ev. Lutheran Church. The Rev. Carl Klein will officiate with burial and full Military Honors of his cremated remains at Southern Wisconsin Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service at 5:00 p.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville is serving the Foos family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com

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Published by Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter from Aug. 21 to Aug. 25, 2013.

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William & Donna Hill

August 25, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ken & Candy Claytor

August 24, 2013

We are very sorry to hear this news. Ken and I have lots of memories with John, and will remember him always. We really wish we could be at the service on Sunday, but very difficult as a new school year started here just last Tuesday. John Aye sure does leave behind some great kids. Love you all.

Addison with John at our Veteran's Day at St John Lutheran School in Maribel in 2011. Addison was so proud to have his friend, John, come!

August 23, 2013

John's memory will forever live on in our hearts as we fondly remember him as he taught us everything he knew about gardening. He taught the boys the ins and outs of gardening as they worked for him the last few years. He took Addison under his wing as he took him to Farmer's Markets as well as out to lunch afterward. He made a huge impact on our lives with his kind heart, big smile, and hearty laugh! As we continue to finish his final garden for him I can still picture him in the window watching us and guiding us. We are confident that we will see John again in Heaven as he did confess that he believed that Jesus died for him. We will some day find him in his heavenly garden growing the best veggies in Heaven! We love you, John!!! Until we meet again....
Lance, June, Addison, Donovan, & Jessica Waege- Kellnersville,

Patricia McCarthy

August 22, 2013

I remember that garden very well. Very sorry to hear about your loss.

August 21, 2013

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I plan on coming to the service Sunday and we can talk then.
Sally

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