Dean Foltz

Dean J. Foltz, age 77 of Columbus, died Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 AM Monday, September 8, 2025, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is Sunday from 2:00-4:00 PM with a 4:00 PM vigil service, all at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Monday from 9:30-10:30 AM at the church. Burial with military honors provided by the American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard is in All Saints Cemetery.

Dean Joseph Foltz was born on March 8,1948 to Alfred and Luella (Pfeifer) Foltz in Humphrey, NE and passed away September 2, 2025, at the age of 77.

Dean grew up in Columbus where he attended St. Bon's grade school, Columbus Junior and Senior High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on June 6, 1967. He served in the Vietnam War and reached the rank of Staff Sergeant E-6. During Vietnam, he was wounded in combat and received a Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged on June, 18, 1973. He worked as a licensed electrician for Johnson Electric for several years and later went to BD where he retired after working  there for 35+ years. On October 23, 1987 he married Judy (Zastera) Pavel. This union was based on  family and there was nothing that Dean loved more than his wife, step-kids, and his granddaughters. His two granddaughters had him wrapped around their little fingers, there wasn't anything he wouldn't do for them. And they loved him just the same. He enjoyed building things, woodworking, collecting coins, and loved Husker football & volleyball! He was a member of Saint Bonaventure and lifetime member of VFW and American Legion.

Dean is survived by:
Wife: Judy Foltz
Step-Son: Dan Zastera
Step-Daughter: Sandy (Brad) French
Granddaughters: Maddy French, Raya French
Siblings:Barb Soulliere
Ted (Judy) Foltz
Vanora (Mike) Mulligan
Pat Hinze
Kathy (Dean) Hoebing
Al (Jan) Foltz
Ron (Connie) Foltz
Gary (Ruth) Foltz
Brother and Sister-in-laws: Chizuko Foltz
Becky Foltz
Duane (Kyle) Pavel
Sharon Trofholz
And numerous nieces and nephews

Dean was preceded in death by:
Parents: Alfred and Luella
Brother: Richard Foltz
Twin Brother: Gene Foltz
Brother-in-laws: Larry Hinze
Kenny Soulliere
Gary Trofholz
Father and Mother-in-law: Dennis and Mae Pavel