Robert A. Foust

Robert A. Foust, Sr., age 82 of Parkman Township, Ohio died Monday morning, January 19, 2015 at his residence. He was born on April 23, 1932 in Middlefield, son of Milton McKinley and Mildred (Brooks) Foust. A lifelong resident of the area, he was a graduate of Middlefield High School in 1950. Robert was a U.S. Navy veteran who served 1952-1956 and served on the USS Rolette and the USS Arneb. He enjoyed going to his Navy Ship reunions. He married Mildred "Millie" Vickers April 23, 1981. They were married 17 years before she died in 1998. Robert retired from Republic Steel after 30 years where he was a steel mill pipefitter Supervisor. He was a member of the Republic Steel Retirement Group; the VFW Post #7200; and the West Farmington Senior Center. He enjoyed teaching his pony all kind of tricks and watching Roy Roger's movies; loved traveling and going to family reunions. He especially loved being with his grandchildren. Robert was a jack of all trades, master of none.

He will be missed by his friends and family; his son Robert (Judy) Foust, Jr. of Niles; two daughters, Debra Peterson of Middlefield and Barbara Walgenbach (Tammy Revels) of Greenwood, SC; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and his brother Royal Foust of Arcadia, FL. He is preceded in death by his wife, Millie; his parents; and his sister Roberta Bergmann.

A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Russell Funeral Service, 15670 West High St. (Rt. 87), Middlefield. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Middlefield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the West Farmington Senior Center