Obituary

Edwin L. Foiles

Obituary

Edwin L. Foiles, 81, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, at Newton Medical Center.

He was born April 28, 1933, in Hoisington, to Edward and Ruth Foiles, who preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Norma (Barton) Foiles of Newton; one son, Steven and wife, Rose Foiles, also of Newton; one daughter, Joyce and husband, Brad Rodenberg of Halstead; one brother, Ronald Foiles of Holyrood; two sisters, Opal Queen of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Virginia Heath of North Newton; three grandsons, David and Daniel Rodenberg of Halstead, and Terry Rodenberg of Kansas City, Missouri; two granddaughters, Samantha McKinney of Hesston, and Brandy McKinney of Springfield, Missouri; five great-grandsons, Dakota, Kristopher, Tyler, Noah Rodenberg and Bryce Kelly; and three great-granddaughters, Shayla McIntosh, Micaela Prewitt and Olivia McKinney.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Lawrence Foiles; two sisters, Goldie Foskett and Verna Rice (Foiles); and one daughter, Linda Renee Foiles.

He proudly served in the Navy for nine years, one month and 29 days. He retired from Newton High School after several years of working as a night custodian known best by staff and students as "Mr. Ed."

Cremation has taken place at Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center, and services will take place at a later time.