Gregg A Foltz

Gregg Allen Foltz, 69, of Avilla, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at his home. He was born September 21, 1953, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Ernest and Betty (Boyce) Foltz.

Gregg served our country in the U.S. Navy, aboard U.S.S. Koelsch. He was an Operations Specialist, operating radar. Gregg was also stationed at the Atlantic Fleet Weapons Range at Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. Gregg continued to serve in the Army National Guard, and the Air National Guard in the 122nd Fighter Wing.

Gregg was a life member of the American Legion Post 240, in Avilla, where he held several offices. He was also part of the Garrett Elks 1447, Eagles 1357, Delta Chi Fraternity, and the Hamilton Fish and Game Club.

Survivors include nephew Jason Foltz, of Austin, Texas; half-brother, Robert Keirns, of Fort Wayne, IN; also surviving are several other nieces and nephews.

Preceding Gregg in death are his parents; brother Jeffrey Foltz; stepsisters Nancy Barnett and Sandra Fowler; aunts and uncles; as well as lifelong friend, Owen Bowers.

Funeral will be at 2:00pm, Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Harper Funeral Home, Avilla Chapel, 530 N. Main St, Avilla. Visitation will be 12:00pm until service time, Thursday, at the funeral home.

Burial with military honors will follow, at Hooper-King Cemetery, Avilla.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Gregg, can be made to the American Legion Post 240, in Avilla.

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