William Foster

William Foster, 90, of Ligonier, passed away on August 25, 2013 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born on December 7, 1922 in Albion, IN to John & Edna (Herendeen) Foster. He married Dorothy Furkis on June 13, 1944 in Ligonier.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of Ligonier, IN. Also surviving are 3 sons: Stephen (Francene) Foster of Ft. Wayne, IN; Alan Scott (Brenda) Foster of Milford, IN; Sheldon Foster of Ligonier, IN; and a daughter, Sandra Lee (David) Rewald of Dade City, FL. 11 Grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren survive as well.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

He served his country in the United States Navy in World War II. He was a Gunner’s Mate, 1st Class on a Destroyer Escort. Mr. Foster was the Water Works supervisor in Ligonier for 30 years. He retired in 1987. Prior to joining the Navy, he worked in the Civilian Conservation Corp. at Pokagen State Park. He was a member of the American Legion, Post #243 in Ligonier.

A funeral service in his honor will be at 1 P.M. Thursday August 29, 2013 at Yeager Funeral Home. Celebrant Larry Baker will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Park Cemetery.

A time of visitation with the family will be on Wednesday August 28, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at Yeager Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Brandon Replogle Scholarship Fund c/o Yeager Funeral Home.