Richard William Foltz

With profound emotion, the family is announcing the passing of Richard William Foltz. He passed away on July 7th, 2025 at 9pm at the age of 82. He will be missed by his wife, Lorraine Bobo Foltz, their surviving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.    Gabriel Tein Foltz (s. Monica c. Nicchia, Sydney, Maegan) Seth Wayne Foltz (s. Danica c. Drake, Sterling, Isabelle, Miriam, Gideon) Dria Regina Stanton (s. Dan c. Jausia Morelia, Eric, Makenzie, Logan) Kami Anuhea Guanella (s. Tony c. Blake, Trevor, Grant, Marissa)  Rignon Arleah Fritz (c. Zailey, Mahkobi, Tavin, Taysen) Nirrel Waite (s. Josh c. Dorian, Daelan, Kaleb, Daija, MiaLeah, Giordan, Ryker)  [Amschel Garren Foltz d.] (c. Larissa, Gaje) Annon Colby Foltz (c. Emily, Alana) Madasyn Cebvina Carns (c. Devynn) Reyniah Shaunel Williams ([s. Tre d.] f. Danny c. Harmony) Zeben Jeriah Keru Quinn Foltz   He is preceded by his parents Ken and Marie, his older brother Kenny, and his son Amschel. While his reunion with them will be one of joy, his spark of life and love for his family will leave an ache in the hearts of those who knew him.    

Services will be held on July 18th at the LDS meeting house beginning at 10am, located at:   1100 N Cooper Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233   A viewing will be held on Friday, July 18th. Family and relatives will be permitted starting at 9am. Friends and acquaintances may enter at 9:30am. Remembrance services and speeches will be from 10:00-11:30am in the chapel.   

Those wishing to attend his military burial will convene at the burial site:   National Memorial Veterans Cemetery  2929 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024   These military service honors will commence Promptly at 1pm. They will conclude at 1:30pm.  

Richard was born on Feb 4th, 1943, in Los Angeles County California to Kenneth and Marie Foltz. He grew up as the middle child with his brother Kenny who was 2 years his senior, and Timothy who was 9.5 years his junior. He had a love for cars. He drove a 1961 Austin Heeley.  He served an LDS mission to Chilie from 1964-1966. He then served in the Army in 1966-1969 during the Vietnam War. After exiting the military, he rode a Yamaha 350 Scrambler from Boston back home to California. He then moved to Utah where he attended college and danced on the BYU ballroom dance team. His college roommate was dating a young woman and through them, he met Lorraine. On a trip home with his girlfriend to meet his parents, Richard asked her to wait for him while he toured with the dance team. Without any formal ties, she declined. He scooped her up and placed her on a low branch of his family's walnut tree and made her wait there while he went in the house to pray. When he came back, he asked her to marry him and wouldn't let her down until she agreed to be his fiancé.    On June 12th, 1970, at the age of 27, Richard and Lorraine were married in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple.  He and his wife raised 11 children together.  He will be remembered for his wavy hair & charming smile. He loved to dance and sing and teach his children songs for road trips and talent shows. He was very athletic and loved basketball, hunting, playing golf and collecting marbles. He could play the clarinet and would often strum on his guitar. He was dedicated to the Lord. He prioritized & cherished his family. He loved this country and served those around him. He will forever be in our hearts.