Robert D. Foltz

Age 73, of Paris, passed away Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 in the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton.  He was born July 21, 1951 in Canton to Dwain Foltz of East Canton and the late Lucy (Blanchard) (Foltz) Breniser.  He and his wife operated Foltz Farms for many years and he was owner of R & E Enterprise and co-owner of Foltz & Foltz.  He graduated from East Canton High School in 1969 and is a member of the Malvern First Christian Church.

He has a remarkable legacy of a dedicated servant to both students, staff and communities in the area. He is currently the President of the Minerva Local School Board of which he has been a member for 35 years and negotiated over 40 contracts between the MLEA and OAPSE and well as at the RG Drage Career Center. He oversaw new building construction projects for every building in the district and the transformation of every career tech program at RG Drage. He mentored nine Superintendents between Minerva and RG Drage and initiated a regional Alateen program for Stark and Carroll County students at RG Drage. He is a 27 year member of the R. G. Drage Board of Education including 3 as vice-president, a former pilot and member of the Flying Farmers, the Stark County Farm Bureau for over 50 years, member of Al-anon and a former youth baseball, football, girls basketball coach and co-founder of girls softball in Minerva.  Bob optimized being a Servant Leader and constantly demonstrated selflessness to everyone he encountered in his personal, business and board member experiences.  He will be greatly missed.

In addition to his father and stepmother, Dwain and Kathy Foltz of East Canton, he is survived by his wife, Elisabeth (Lehrer) Foltz whom he married May 28, 1977, 3 children; Katie Hannen of Minerva, Tina Harmon of Canton, Gary Foltz of Paris and several bonus kids and bonus grandchildren, sister, Cathy (Chris) Patzell of East Canton, 2 nephews, Jake (Davina) Lesher, Jesse (Shannon) Lesher, 5 grandchildren; Kylie, Brendon, Kelsey, Jaret and Jenna and 2 great grandchildren, Carter and Greyson.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11:00 am in the Malvern First Christian Church with Mr. Kenny Thomas officiating.  Calling hours will be Tuesday 5-8 pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva and one hour prior to services at church from 10-11 am.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Malvern First Christian Church Building Fund.  The family would like to thank the staff at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital for their amazing care. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.