Gerald Foos Obituary

Gerald E. Foos

Apr 2, 1940 - Feb 3, 2023

Huron

Gerald E. Foos, 82, of Huron and formerly of Bellevue, passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at his home.

He was born April 2, 1940, in Bellevue, the son of Ralph E. and Marjorie M. (Simmons) Foos.

Gerry was a 1958 graduate of Bellevue High School. He attended Heidelberg College and completed his education at Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He then returned to his hometown to join his father in the family business, Foos & Son Funeral Home.

He married his high school sweetheart, Gail Zeigler, on June 18, 1960, at Immaculate Conception Church and together, they grew their business which has served the Bellevue-Clyde communities for four generations. Throughout his life, he has been involved in many community and civic organizations in Bellevue. Gerry co-chaired Rotary Commons Senior Housing Project, chaired United in Spirit-Renewed in Purpose Capital Campaign at Immaculate Conception Church, and assisted with BAF Stadium Project.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and Charter Member of The Rotary Club of Bellevue, where he was past president and received Paul Harris Fellow. He was also a life member of Eagles Aerie 490, Elks Lodge #1013, the former Bellevue Moose Lodge, Knights of Columbus, and Ohio Funeral Directors Association.

Gerry was honored by Ohio Funeral Directors Association for 50 years of service in 2014, received the Founders Award and Citizen of the Year from Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce, was a Distinguished Graduate of Immaculate Conception School, and was most recently selected for induction into Bellevue High School Halls of Excellence.

Gerry lived life to the fullest. He was â€" even though he suffered many a heartbreak â€" an avid Cleveland Browns fan and Cleveland Indians fan. He also rooted for Hillsdale College Chargers, Bellevue Redmen football, and Huron Tiger football. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and made many memories with his grandsons.

He is survived by his wife, Gail; children, Lisa (Russ) Critelli of Huron, Ralph K. Foos of Huron, and Brian E. (Lisa ) Foos of Bellevue; grandchildren, Gerald "J.J." (Kelly) Foos, David Foos, Miles (Kristen) Foos, Ian Foos, Alec (Jaycie) Foos, Morgan Critelli, Lucas Critelli, Hannah (Brandon) Malson, Logan Foos, and Shannon Foos; great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Landry, Avery, Oliver, Bowen, and Delilah; sisters, Helen (Gene) Milkie of Sandusky, Edith Milkie of Avon Lake, Martha Dise of Bellevue, Nancy (Lee) Clark of Bellevue, and Carol (Greg) Zimmerman of Bellevue; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Leslie Foos; grandson, Chad Critelli; and brothers-in-law, Donald Shaver, James Dise, and Duane "Butch" Milkie.

Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at Foos & Foos Funeral Service, 151 Yorkshire Place, Bellevue. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Church, 231 E. Center St., Bellevue. Burial will follow at Bellevue Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception School Endowment, Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, or The Bellevue Hospital Foundation, 1400 West Main Street, Bellevue, Ohio, 44811.