Dale Foltz

VAN WERT - Dale Ross Foltz, 71, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away at 9:42 p.m. Thursday, December 25, 2014, at Van Wert County Hospital.

He was born on February 17, 1943, in Van Wert, to Ross and Helen (Shaw) Foltz, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Dianne (Cooper) Foltz on July 11, 1964. She survives in Van Wert.

Foltz is also survived by his children, Amber C. (Brent) Gibson, of Ohio City, Ohio and Anessia F. (Kirk) Dougal of Van Wert; a brother, Gordon K.(Dorothy) Foltz of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; two brothers-in-law, Roy (Betty) Cooper of Van Wert and Dwight Cooper of Van Wert; and six grandchildren, Tyler (Elizabeth) Gibson, Jordan Gibson, and Morgan, Breann, Kegan, and Lauren Dougal.

He was also preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Dale and Hildred Cooper; and two sisters-in-law, Donna June Foltz and Marybelle Cooper.

Foltz was a retired Owner/Operator of Foltz Sandblasting, a life-long farmer, and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Van Wert. He truly enjoyed spending time with his family and his "lunch group" friends, participated in the Van Wert County Antique Tractor Tour, served as the "designated horse hauler," was a member of Van Wert Cushman Club, a veteran of the Ohio National Guard, and a 1961 graduate of Lincolnview High School. He simply will be missed by his family and friends.

A visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2014, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert. Private family services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Middle Point E.M.S. or Bethel United Methodist Church.