He was born Jan. 19, 1943, to Adrien and Fannie Pittman Foutch, in Lafayette. He was married March. 6, 1964, to Margaret Eberle, in Wolcott. She survives.

In 1961 he graduated from Wolcott High School and was the West Point Township Trustee.

He was a farmer and he and his parents were hosts of the 1982 Farm Progress Show. He was a former member of the National Guard in Remington and of the Journeyman Wireman Local No. 668 IBEW for 25 years.  He was a member of the American Legion No. 268 in Chalmers.

Surviving with his wife and mother are two sons, Brian and Craig, R.1, Chalmers.  One brother is deceased.

The funeral was Sunday at Hartzler Funeral Home, Brookston, with the Rev. Ron Spyker officiating.

Burial was in IOOF Cemetery in Brookston.