Herbert A. Foos, 87, of Fremont, OH passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. He was born July 31, 1932 in Gibsonburg, OH, the son of Herman G. and Helen M. (Widman) Foos. He was a 1950 graduate of Gibsonburg High School.
Herb served in the US Army during the Korean War from 1953 to 1955 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal; Korean Service Ribbon; United States Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Herb was stationed in Japan and a member of the Signal Corps. He climbed to the top of Mt. Fuji during his time in the service.
Herb married Carol A. Camp on July 13, 1957 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He worked at Brush Wellman for twenty-five years and retired in 1983. Herb was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Fremont American Legion and VFW and Clyde Eagles. He loved gardening and fishing. He enjoyed taking care of his pond. Herb enjoyed traveling with his wife to Italy, Ireland, Austria, Czech Republic, and throughout the United States.
Herb is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Carol A. Foos, Fremont, OH; children, Brian J. Foos, St. Clair Shores, MI, Lynn M. (Howard) Kavanaugh, Oak Harbor, OH, Laura A. (David Moreno) Foos, Brooklyn, NY; siblings, Bernadine Kirwen, Fremont, OH, Kenneth (Judy) Foos, Maricopa, AZ, Mildred (Roger) Brickner, Tiffin, OH, Jeanette (Jeffrey) Babione, Columbus, OH; sister-in-law, Shirley Foos and brother-in-law, Jack Henline; grandchildren, Jordan Cantrell, Gibsonburg, OH, Leann Cantrell, Toledo, OH, Serena Kavanaugh, Oak Harbor, OH and Kaspar Moreno, Brooklyn, NY.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Stephen Foos; siblings, Richard (Eulalia) Foos, Howard (Helen) Foos, Robert Foos, Eileen (Leland) Willer, Norma Jean (Gus) Vossberg, Marcele (Raymond) Burns, Marilene Henline.
Visitation: Friday, January 31, 2020, from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, February 1, 2020, 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with one hour of visitation prior to Mass at church, 550 Smith Rd, Fremont, OH. Fr. Chris Kardzis will officiate.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the VFW and American Legion.
Memorials can be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church
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Bill Summerss
RIP Herb,
I enjoyed many an evening with Herb in a stock club with dinner meetings. He was a fine gentleman.
Ken and Judy Cantrell
Herb was a wonderful Grandfather too two of my Grandkids.One of the finest men I know.A very keen sense of humor. We spent some sundays in Sept at Littl Brown Jug horse races. Lynn,Brian and Laura..your father was one fine man..Carol, Herb was your soul mate. Jordan , Leann grandpa Foos was very proud of you.Rest in Peace Herb.
Kathleen Bosse
May God comfort you all at this time, sending many prayers.
Glenn and Linda (Marine) Byers
It was an honor to meet Mr. Foos. He was a kind person, loving husband, family man and grandfather. Our love and condolences go out to the Foos family and his extended family.
Maureen Carlson
I watched the video from beginning to end. What a lovely tribute. Blessings and hugs to you, Brian, and your family. And an extra hug to your mother.
Mary Ann (Foos) Nicholson
Brian, Lynn, and Laura, your mom and dad are very special to the Richard Foos family. I remember outings with them on the boat, good times at ‘the Foos Farm’, visiting at your house.
Aunt Carol, mom and I had such a wonderful trip to Italy with you and Uncle Herb! Many prayers and hugs to you all.
The video is awesome!! It is a loving tribute!
Robison
Carol, We extend our love and prayers to you and all your family. God bless. Jim and Shirley Robison
Bob Colson
Sorry to hear about Herb’s passing. Enjoyed having him and Carol as neighbors when our family lived on 229.
Lourdes & Zachary Babione
Our sincere condolences.