Okey Foltz

Okey Foltz, 70, of Nelsonville, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2003 at his residence. He was born November 24, 1932 in Logan, the son of the late Joe H. and Marie Clark Foltz. He was the husband of Sondra Kirkendall Foltz of Nelsonville.

Okey was a well known oil, water and gas well driller. He was co owner of Oakdale Drilling and Owner of Shamrock water well drilling.

He was a United States Army Korean War Veteran, a member of the Logan Moose Lodge, Logan Amvets, Lancaster American Legion, Oil and Gas Association, Brass Ring Golf Club and was Past Exaulted ruler of the former Logan Elks.

In addition to his wife, Sondra, he is survived by two sons, Kimm Cindy Foltz of Logan, Kelly Sharon Foltz of Nelsonville, two stepsons, Kris Shelly Hoce of Canfield, Charley Joanele Hoce of West Manchester, two daughters, Joy VonVille of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Natalie Dave Cosper of Logan, one step daughter, Marjilou Cardaras of Lancaster, 15 grandchildren and two sisters, Joann William Vaughn and Helen Baird both of Logan.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 4, 2003 at Cardaras Funeral Home, Logan with Pastor David Shoemaker officiating. At the request of Okey his body was cremeted. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Logan. Friends may call Sunday, August 3, 2003 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Buchtel United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 230, Buchtel, Ohio 45716.