Fred L. Fouse Jr.

Fred L. Fouse Jr., 73, of James Creek, Huntingdon County, passed away Thursday evening, Dec. 16, 2021, at Penn Highlands Healthcare, Dubois.

He was born March 25, 1948, in Entriken, son of the late Fred L. Sr. and Dorothy M. (Lohr) Fouse. On Feb. 2, 1969, he married Jolene K. Bush at the Martinsburg Memorial Church of the Brethren.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years; two sons: Bruce A. Fouse of James Creek and Brian W. Fouse (Wendy) of Entriken; two grandchildren: Mindy Nicholas and Andy Fouse; three sisters: Ethel Grace Houp of Chambersburg, Carrie Irene Decker (Ross) of Roaring Spring and Sharon Elaine Defibaugh (James) of James Creek; and a brother, Clarence Dean “Butch” Fouse of James Creek.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Harvey F. Fouse.

Fred was a 1966 graduate of Huntingdon High School, where he participated in the FFA and 4H Club.

He was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Russellville and a longtime member of the Huntingdon Holstein Association.

Fred was a lifelong dairy farmer, who enjoyed spending time with his family and hunting.

A private memorial service officiated by Pastor Lloy Blattenberger will be held at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg. (www.bolgerfuneralhome.com)