Claude R. "Bob" Foist, 84, passed away May 2, 2015. Born August 31, 1930 in North Vernon, IN he was the son of the late Claude and Janet (Wetzel) Foist. Mr. Foist had one son, Brent W. Foist, two step granddaughters and two step great grand daughters. Mr. Foist graduated from Columbus, IN High School with the class of 1948. He attended Indiana State Teachers College from 1948 - 1950. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1950 - 1954. He returned to college in 1955. He received his B.S. Degree in1956. Mr. Foist was an Elementary School Teacher for thirty seven years; teaching in Lebanon, Kokomo, Columbus, and Pike Township in Marion County. He retired to Largo, Florida in 1991 where he lived for fifteen years. He returned to Indianapolis in April 2006.
While attending college, he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha, the I Men''s Club and other educational organizations. While living in Florida, he was a member of the Lake Seminole Presbyterian Church, American Legion Post# 7 in Clearwater Moose Lodge#1145, St. Petersburg, FL and the Largo Elders. There will be no services or visitation. Memorial contributions can be made to; Pike Central Elementary School, and/or the Johnson County Humane Society. www.forestlawncemetery-fh.com