Norman L. Foos, 83, of Fremont, OH passed away on January 12, 2021 at Firelands Medical Center in Sandusky, OH. He was born on April 13, 1937 in Fremont, OH the son of Louis G. and Dolores G. (Gabel) Foos. Norman was a 1956 graduate of St. Joseph High School. Norman married Jean Garland on May 23, 1959 at St. Joseph Catholic Church and she survives. He worked at Spieldenner Garage, Peerless Construction and then Mosser Construction until he retired as a Superintendent on May 1, 1999. He was a member of the Ohio Operator Engineer Union Local 18.
Norman was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, and was an avid Ohio State and Cleveland Indians fan. Norman loved taking care of his yard, fireworks and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Norman is survived by his wife of sixty-one years Jean Foos; children, Charles “Chuck” (Brenda) Foos, Dave (Diana Thomas) Foos and Ann (Tom) Renz all of Fremont; daughter-in-law, Lela Foos, Fremont; siblings, Gerald (Rosemary) Foos, Janet Brudzinski, Jim (Mary) Foos all of Fremont, Mary Ann (Dave) Young, Marblehead Lakeside, Carolyn (Dennis) Lavelle, Stuart, FL, Connie Reineck, Michael (Helen) Foos, and Judy (Jeff) Good all of Fremont; sister-in-law, Ella Marie Garland, Fremont; grandchildren, Kristina (Alex) Garza, Johnathan Foos, James (Kirsten) Foos, Ashley (Chris Nelson) Foos, Andrea (Josh) Sanford, Kimberly (Ethan Starkey) Foos, Kylie (Cory) Lunsford, Jeremy Foos, Jordan (Demi) Foos, Gabriel and Nicholas Renz; ten great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Kenneth Foos; siblings, Jack Foos and Peggy Mitchell; sister-in-law, Marilyn Cooley and brother-in-law, Charles Garland.
Visitation: Sunday, January 17, 2021 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.
Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, January 18, 2021; 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 709 Croghan St., Fremont, OH.
The use of face masks is required while indoors at all services. Social distancing will be observed throughout all services with wait times taking place outdoors. If you would prefer, you may express your condolences below or call the funeral home at 419-332-6409 to request that your name be signed in the guest book.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont, OH.
Memorials: St. Joseph Catholic Church Organ Fund or SJCC Booster Club.
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Jeanette Gleba
To the Foos family-my deepest sympathy in the passing of your husband and father! May God bless you all!
Steve & Nancy Pfefferle
Prayers to all
Tim Cullen
Prayers for the entire family during this time of loss.
Tim & Vanessa Warren
To the Foos families, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Marty Zamora
Jean, Connie, Lela, and family- we are so very sorry to hear of this. Peace to all of you. Albert and Marty Zamora
Lisa
Holding your family in our Hearts and Prayers. God Bless Mr. Norman Foos.
Lisa Abdoo and family
Susan Smith
I am SO SORRY to hear of this. I’ll miss his rowdiness. Much love and peace to you all.
Michael wolf
My deepest sypathy to the Foos family. He was a wonderful guy, and a true family man.
Jackee Smith
So Sorry for your loss prayers to your family
Arlene Lenhart
Jean and family, i am so sorry to hear of Norm’s passing. He was such a great neighbor and willing to help others. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you and your family.
Ginny Miller
Jean, my sincerest sympathy for your lost of Norman and my prayers are with you and his family
Tamie Mezinger
Jean and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Annie Wyss-Zilles
My deepest sympathy to the Foos family. May you find comfort in your memories of Norm.
“ May the choirs of angels come to greet you. May they speed you to paradise. May the Lord enfold you in his mercy. May you find eternal life. “
Liz Shreffler
Kristina and family,
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Christina Camarata
Foos family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
We still talk about the time he shaved my dad’s head.
Andrew Myers c/o IUOE District 2 Retirees
Thoughts and prayers to Jean and all the Foos family. Norm will surely be missed at our retiree lunches and meetings.
Chuck Turner
Norman Foos Family
Condolences and Prayers at this time of Loss and Sorrow.
From Chuck & Dee Turner
& The Harry Nowak Family
Sue Bowden
Keep the special memories close to your hearts forever. You are all in my prayers
Kathleen VanWey
Dear Jean and entire family,
Please know you’re in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Kathy and Denny VanWey
Dick and Carol Hoffman
Our hearts go out to Norman’s family., Grieving will always weigh heavy on your hearts, and at those times there will always be a wonderful memory of your times with him. His journey on this earth is over, but his memories will live on in your hearts. May our Lord bring comfort and peace to you all.
Tom Light
Dear Jean and family, Sorry for your loss, Prays for your family.
Sandy Wagner Jett
I have many fond memories of Norm and the whole Foos family growing up on Stilwell. He was a great guy! My deepest sympathy to all.
Nancy J Sattler
Jean and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Norman. I am sending prayers to you at this very difficult time.
Nancy Sattler
Sharon Esker
Jean and family so sorry for the loss of your husb and and father That was unexpected but havent talked to you lately God Bless you all
Women of the Moose, Fremont Chapter 624
Jean and Family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
Herman & Rozella Foos
Jean and the entire Foos Family-
So sorry to hear of the loss of Norman. I have many fond memories of our times together on the Foos farm. Our kids will always remember him tugging on their ears at church.
You are all in our thoughts. God speed comfort & peace to you all.
Anne Marquis
Jean and kids,
My prayers for you at your loss Jean, So many memories of our Moose trips near and far. And, how much Joel enjoyed the Tuesday night cards. Your memories will help you through this sadness.
Much love to all of you at this time.
Anne Marquis
Rick and Sue Jenkins
We regret we cannot attend the showing and service but want to send our sincere condolences. Norm was a great coworker and friend with high integrity. We send our thoughts and prayers.
Rick and Sue Jenkins
Carol Lee Wobser
Mrs Foos and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Mr Foos. We will hold you close in our prayers. Thinking of you,
Bruce and Carol Wobser
Lisa Kohler
Jean and Family ~
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so very saddened by your loss. May you find peace, faith, and strength in the days ahead.
God bless,
Fred and Lisa Kohler
Kathy Dannemiller Smith
My condolences to the entire Foos family for the loss of their dear brother, and beloved husband and father. The family picture brought back many memories. May he rest in peace.
Gary Siesel
To Jean and Family
You have our sympathy and prayers at this time of loss.
Norm was a great asset to Local 18 Operating Engineers and will be greatly missed especially his presence at the Toledo District 2 Retiree Meetings.
Gary & Kathy Siesel
Paul & Alice Siesel
Kathy Dannemiller Smith
My condolences to the entire Foos family for the loss of their dear brother, and beloved husband and father. May he rest in peace.
The family picture brought back many memories.
Kerry and Kim Wood
Im sorry for you loss I had the pleasure of working for him at Peerless when I first moved to Ohio and he was my neighbor so I got to visit with him after he was retired a good man he will be missed by all.
Sister Christine Marie Foos, SND
Dear Jean, Ann, and the entire Foos family,
My prayers and sympathy to each of you on the passing of your wonderful husband and father,
I didn’t know Norm well, but know he was a great man from the wonderful family that he had. Please know that I will keep all of you in my prayers in the coming difficulty days.
May Jesus who sees your tears and sadness at this time, be your strength in the coming weeks and months ahead.
Sincerely,
Sr. Christine Marie Foos, SND
Sr Susan Reineck
My deepest sympathy and prayers for the family members of Norm. May each come to feel the peace and love that Norm is now experiencing.