It was announced that Gene Thomas Folz, 83, of Evansville, Indiana, died at Deaconess Midtown Hospital on Saturday, October 31, 2026, via an obituary released by Pierre Funeral Home on Legacy.com. He was born on June 12, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Charles A. and Stella M. (Mudd) Folz. Folz attended St. Agnes Catholic Grade School and graduated from Mater Dei High School in 1961. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business in 1970 and a master’s degree in business administration in 1976, both from the University of Evansville. His professional career began at Bucyrus-Erie in Evansville, Indiana, and concluded at Cablofil in Mascoutah, Illinois.
Folz Raised Family and Served Community in Oklahoma
Folz married Elizabeth A. Zoglman on May 29, 1965, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana. The couple celebrated 61 years of marriage. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus and served as Grand Knight in Norman, Oklahoma. A lifelong Oklahoma Sooners football fan, he enjoyed fishing, golfing, and spending time with family, particularly his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Michael, his infant brother James, and his son Alex Folz.
Surviving Relatives Plan Funeral Services
Folz is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; three daughters—Annette (Rick) Stacy of Huntington, West Virginia; Alison (Chris) Miller of Woodstock, Georgia; and Amy (Stuart) Morgenstern of Pinckneyville, Illinois; as well as his daughter-in-law, Leslie Folz of Portland, Oregon. He leaves behind seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His siblings, extended family, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive him. The family expressed gratitude to Heather Hamilton, Village Care Giving, Deaconess Midtown Hospital, and Deaconess Home Health for their care during his lengthy illness.
Funeral services will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, with Rev. Lowell Will officiating. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Friday, November 6, at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street, where a memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M. Pierre Funeral Home oversees the arrangements.
Memorial Contributions
The family requests memorial contributions to Special Olympics of Evansville, Indiana, or St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Boniface Parish.
