Keith Foye 1938-2020

Keith Foye 1938-2020

Delbert “Keith” Foye, 82, of Whiting, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, at Mission Village Living Center in Horton.

He was born Aug. 5, 1938, in Holton, son of Delbert and Phoebe “Peggy” (Mohler) Foye. Keith graduated from Whiting High School in 1956.

He attended Whiting United Methodist Church.

He attended KC College of Commerce for 1 1/2 years, then returned to help out on the family farm. He was a farmer/stockman, raised and sold German Shepherd and Boxer dogs, hauled milk for Whiting Cheese Factory and worked at Kansas Department of Transportation, Conklin Roofing, Whiting Elevator, many years at Parallel Farms and Sac & Fox Gas Station. He was an avid KU Jayhawks fan and enjoyed watching high school sports.

He married Beverly Potterf on May 17, 1959, in Everest; they celebrated more than 61 years of marriage.

Survivors include his wife, Beverly, of the home; three children: Douglas (Karen) Foye, Whiting, Kelly (Brent) Schulte, Auburn, and Vicki (William) White, Silver Lake; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Patti (Mark) Schmitz, Hiawatha; and many extended family members and friends.

Keith was proceeded in death by his parents and a son, James Foye.

Due to COVID-19, graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8 at Springhill Cemetery in Whiting. Keith will lie in state beginning Monday, Dec. 7 until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Delbert Keith Foye Memorial Fund, to be designated at a later time by the family and sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com. We also request everyone wear masks and practice social distancing.

(PAID OBITUARY)

The Holton Recorder

109 W. Fourth St.
Holton, KS 66436
Phone: 785-364-3141
 

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