Charles V. Foltz, Ph.D., 80, of Macungie, formerly of Bristol, died March 8, 2015, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Judith (Drenguba) Foltz to whom he was married 52 years last Aug. 4. Born in Bristol, he was the son of the late William C. and Nellie E. (Vandegrift) Foltz.

He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during a peacetime era.

He was a professor of general biology and Dean of Education at Rhode Island College for 30 years, retiring in 1998. In 1993 he developed the Freshman Biology Lab Manual which is still in use today. Prior to that he taught biology at Willingboro High School (New Jersey) for three years and Springfield High School for three years. He earned a doctorate of education from Boston College.

He was a member of St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Macungie.

He is survived by his wife; daughters, Nancy J. Hollis, of Clemmons, N.C., Betsy L. and her husband Marc Dobbs, of Orefield; grandchildren, Daniel and Joan Hollis, Mitchell and Benjamin Dobbs. He was predeceased by a brother, William H.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box #196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.

A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were made by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Schnecksville.