Charles D. "Corky" Foster, 80, of Topeka, formerly of Meriden, died Monday, July 27, 2009 at Midland Hospice in Topeka. He was born September 26, 1928 at Topeka the son of Earl Ferron and Mabel Johnson Foster. Charles worked for the DuPont Company in Tecumseh in the casting and finishing departments, retiring after 27 years. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War, serving on the USS Silverstein. He was a graduate of Topeka High School and was a member of the Moose Lodge of Topeka, and was a life-member of American Legion Post #400 in Topeka and V.F.W. Post #10815 in Meriden. Charles was married to Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Foster on October 17, 1954 at Junction City, KS., she preceded him in death on September 18, 2008. Survivors include two Sons, Larry D. (Dian) Foster, Meriden, Ronald D. (Marilyn) Foster, Topeka, one Daughter, Sandy Foster, Topeka, one Sister, Greeta Reeves, Topeka, five Grandchildren and one Great-Grandchild. He was preceded in death by two Brothers, Harlan and Marvin Foster. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday at Barnett-Chapel Oaks Meriden Chapel. Burial with American Legion Honors will be at Meriden Cemetery.
Charles D. "Corky" Foster, 80, of Topeka, formerly of Meriden, died Monday, July 27, 2009 at Midland Hospice in Topeka. He was born September 26, 1928 at Topeka the son of Earl Ferron and Mabel Johnson Foster. Charles worked for the DuPont Company in Tecumseh in the casting and finishing departments, retiring after 27 years. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War, serving on the USS Silverstein. He was a graduate of Topeka High School and was a member of the Moose Lodge of Topeka, and was a life-member of American Legion Post #400 in Topeka and V.F.W. Post #10815 in Meriden. Charles was married to Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Foster on October 17, 1954 at Junction City, KS., she preceded him in death on September 18, 2008. Survivors include two Sons, Larry D. (Dian) Foster, Meriden, Ronald D. (Marilyn) Foster, Topeka, one Daughter, Sandy Foster, Topeka, one Sister, Greeta Reeves, Topeka, five Grandchildren and one Great-Grandchild. He was preceded in death by two Brothers, Harlan and Marvin Foster. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday at Barnett-Chapel Oaks Meriden Chapel. Burial with American Legion Honors will be at Meriden Cemetery.
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