Edward James Foster
Saturday, July 15, 1911
Date of Death:
Monday, April 16, 2012
Age:
100 years old
Saturday, July 15, 1911
Date of Death:
Monday, April 16, 2012
Age:
100 years old
Saturday, July 15, 1911
Date of Death:
Monday, April 16, 2012
Age:
100 years old
Edward James Foster
Edward J. Foster Obituary – Rochester
A funeral Mass for Edward J. “Ed” Foster will be at 11:00AM Friday, April 20, 2012 at Madonna Towers Chapel in Rochester officiated by Rev. James Russel. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the chapel on Friday. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery with graveside military rites provided by American Legion Post 92.
Mr. Foster, age 100, died Monday, April 16, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN. He had been a resident of The Glenn, located in Minnetonka the past four months. Prior to this move to be near family, he resided at Madonna Towers in Rochester for seven years.
He was born July 15, 1911 in rural Fountain. He graduated from Preston High School in 1929, graduated from Preston Normal Training in 1930 and from Winona State Teachers College in 1933. He taught school for four years and then became bookkeeper and office manager for Halvorson Brothers Construction Company for six years.
In 1942 he entered the Army, spending time in the coast artillery, stationed on the Eastern Coast of the United States then later joined the Army Engineers. He graduated from Counter Intelligence Training at Americal Division Headquarters at Hollandia, New Guinea and spent time in the Soloman Islands, Philippines and Japan.
On July 29, 1944 he married Myrtle I. McIntosh, who was a registered nurse.
Returning from the service in late 1945, he was employed as bookkeeper and general manager for the Dunn Sand and Gravel Company. Upon Mr. Dunn’s death, he formed a new business with R.J. Arend and J.O. Delsbo , the Rochester Sand and Gravel Company, Inc. and served as its president and general manager for many years. Mr. Foster and Mr. R.J. Arend worked with the City of Rochester in the gifting, sale and formation of Foster-Arend Park in 1985.
Mr. Foster was a past director of Rochester State bank, Rochester Fertilizer Company and Rochester Video Company. He was a member of American Legion Post 92, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1215, Rochester Eagles and Elks Club. He enjoyed travel, fishing, playing cards and the family cabin in Northern Minnesota.
Survivors include his wife Myrtle, a daughter Rosanne M. Seagle, a son James E. (Laura) Foster, a granddaughter Valerie Murrietta, three grandsons Mike, Ben and Joe Foster and two great-grandchildren, Sean and Hailey. He was preceded in death by a daughter Sandra, a son-in-law, Mike Seagle, four brothers, Frank, Joe, William and Tom Foster and a sister, Rose Younker.
Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Edward James Foster has received the following condolences.
I was so sorry to miss the service at Madonna Towers to bid a final farewell to Ed. He was a wonderful and amazing man who always took care of things for himself and Myrtle. He had a long and productive life and I'm sure he will be missed. My condolences to Myrtle and the family. I retired this month, but we remembered you all fondly in the Home Health Office.
Aunt Myrtle, Roseanne and Jim,
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Ed's passing. He was a wonderful person and the McIntosh girls always enjoyed your visits when you all came to North Dakota. Uncle Ed seemed to always find something special for us to do while you were visiting.
Uncle Ed lived a long beautiful life and will be remembered always.
Jim & Rosanne, so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Ed was a great mentor to Mark and me. We have never dealt with a finer person and we are appreciative of the many opportunities he gave us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Myrtle. Bill Fitzgerald
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your father and husband. I remember many wonderful visits with Ed and Myrtle when they first came to Madonna Towers and my mother was living there. He was always so upbeat, friendly and charming. And I'll never forget the thoughtful phone call I received from him after Mom passed away. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word.
Rosie, I'd love to be in touch with you. Please know that you are all in my prayers,
Ann
I met Ed when I purchased their former home. He was very sweet in assuring I'd have all that I would need with the home and left detailed notes about the home. What an amazing life he led, he served our world well.
We remember Ed for inviting our nephew and nieces to fish in his ponds.
they came to visit us from Stillwater, and it was a real treat. 11
OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY TO FAMILY OF ED FOSTER.
I WAS HIRED IN 1958 BY ED(MORRIS KOLSTAD). ED WAS A WONDERFUL BOSS AND WILL
NEVER FORGET HIM. GOD BLESS , MORRIS AND PAULA KOLSTAD
I was sorry to read about Mr. Foster's passing away today in the paper.
He came to the funeral home when my father passed away in 1998.
My father, Gust Krueger, worked for him for 18 years at Rochester Sand and Gravel.
He even put some fish in the pond be fore it became Foster-Arends Lake.
I'm sorry that I won't be able to come to the funeral home or the funeral. You are all in my prayers
He was just 1 month and 2 weeks older than my father.
Again, you have my deepest sympathy. God bless you.