Henry "Hank" A. Foix

Jody Hane2021-04-13T19:26:02-05:00

Name: Henry "Hank" A. Foix
Location of Birth: Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Date of Birth: July 18, 1926
Date of Death: May 9, 2012 (85 years old)
Parents: Arthur and Mabel Foix
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Highest Rank: TEC 5 (Technical 5)
Branch: Army
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Hank served in the Asian Pacific Theater during World War II.

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World War II

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Civilian Life:
Henry farmed and worked in the mines until he retired.

Hank was preceded in death by his wife, Adeline; parents, and two grandchildren.

Surviving are his seven children, Charles (Sue), Robert, Larry, Jim (Nancy), Pam (Gene) Mejdrich, Gary (Donna), and Sherri (Dan) Lindholm; four stepchildren, Laura Hill, James Hill, Timmy Hill, and Scott Hill; twenty-four grandchildren; thirty-six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Winonah Bauer and Julene Landey; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Hank died at Chappy's in Hill City, Minnesota and is buried in Hill Lake Cemetery at Hill City, Minnesota.

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