Stephen Eric Fouse, 80, of Stuart, Florida, passed away on January 9, 2019 at Martin Medical Center, Stuart.

Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, he had been a resident of Stuart for 15 months after moving from Altoona.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army attaining the rank of First Lieutenant. He had been an Eagle Scout and was a Mason.

Before retiring he was the dietary director of the Altoona Hospital for 30 years.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanette, of Stuart; a daughter, Kimberly, wife of Gil Smart of Jensen Beach; a son, Brian, of Altoona; and three grandchildren.

Services will be private, and interment will be in Dry Hill Cemetery, Woodbury, PA.

Contributions may be made to the Stuart Congregational Church,  (772) 287-5951 stuartcongregationalchurch .org in Stephen's memory.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Forest Hills Funeral Home, Palm City. www.foresthillspalmcityflorida.com .