Age 75, died Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Chelsea, Michigan. He was born December 2, 1936 in Danville, Virginia, the son of John & Gaynell (Powell) Foster.
Bob served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was in the wholesale plumbing business for 35 years and more recently was known for his writing and love of opera.
On May 28, 1960, he married Gloria Harris in Alexandria, VA, and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Laura (John) Thorhauer of Chelsea; a son, Bob D. (Diana) Foster of Fredericksburg, VA; a sister, Gay Frances Myers of Kansas; 3 grandchildren, Casey Foster, Travis Foster and Kirsten Thorhauer; and many nieces and nephews.
In accordance with Bob's wishes, a local service was not held. Bob’s ashes will be interred in Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial contribution to UMRC Heritiage Foundation, 805 W. Middle St, Chelsea, MI 48118 (c/o Howard S. Holmes Endowment to support charitable care at Towsley Village). Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea.