Dennis L. Foltz

Dennis L. Foltz, age 65, Grand Forks, died Thursday, October 14, 2010 in Grand Forks after a short battle with lung cancer. Dennis Lee Foltz, the son of Adam and Yvonne (Ostgard) Foltz, was born on March 15, 1945 at Crookston, Minnesota. Dennis was educated in Grand Forks, attending St. Michael's Catholic grade school, and graduating from St. James Catholic High School in 1963. Dennis served in the US Navy from 1964 until retirement. He served aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard, The USS Coral Sea and the USS Preserver. He also served as an Electrical (A School) Instructor at the Great Lakes Naval Air Station. Dennis served in both Korean and Vietnam waters, receiving numerous ribbons, medals and commendations. As an avid hunter and fisherman he loved to tell stories about his duck and goose hunts, his deer hunts and the various big fish he caught, but to all who knew him his favorite stories were about his escapades in the Navy. He is survived by: a sister, Victoria Yaniro, Beth Page, Long Island, New York; brothers, Kregg (Patty) Foltz, Grand Forks, and Bernard (Staci) Foltz, West Fargo, North Dakota; sister-in-law, Julie Foltz, Grand Forks. He is also survived by eleven nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Gary Foltz. Mass of Christian Burial: 2:30 p.m. Friday, October 22, 2010 in St. Michael's Catholic Church, 520 N. 5th St, Grand Forks. Visitation: one hour prior to the mass in the church Military Honors: will be provided following the mass. Interment: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010 in Calvary Cemetery, Grand Forks.