Virginia Jansen Foell

Foell, Virginia J. passed away on April 17th, 2022 at age 89. Virginia was born on March 27, 1933 in Syracuse, New York to Raymond and Hazel Jansen. She graduated from Syracuse University in 1954. Wife of 49 ½ years to John David Foell. Dave and Virginia lived in Stuttgart, Germany; Westerville, Ohio; Washington Court House, Ohio; and Oakwood, Ohio. Virginia was active in the Garden Club of Oakwood, Kiwanis Women's Club, and volunteered at Edwin D. Smith School. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior for 59 years and was part of many committees in the church, including over 50 years of singing in the church choir. Virginia enjoyed reading, singing, and playing the piano. She greatly enjoyed spending time with family. She is preceded in death by her husband, J. David Foell, and brothers Richard and Sterling. She is survived by her children Eric (Carol) Foell, Janis Wallace, and Julie (Don) Anstaett. She is also survived by grandchildren Lyndsey (Jeff) Barr, Kelsey (Jeff) Jenkins, Ben Wallace, Bayley (Nick) Stauffer, Sarah (Steven) Darnell, Kaylee Anstaett, 7 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the excellent care given to Virginia at Bethany Rehabilitation Center. Visitation will be from 11 am to 12 pm Friday, April 22, 2022 at The Lutheran Church of Our Savior 155 E. Thurston Blvd. Oakwood, OH 45419, followed by a funeral service at 12 pm. Private burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-FAR HILLS CHAPEL, in care of arrangements. If desired, memorial contributions in Virginia’s memory may be made to the Lutheran Church of Our Savior or the Salvation Army at www.salvationarmy.org. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.