Richard (Dick) Lee Foster

Richard (Dick) L. Foster, age 86 of Hastings, passed away October 9, 2014 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings.

Dick was born on February 1, 1928 the son of Leroy E. and Evelyn Fern (Cook) Foster. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1945. Dick received his Bachelors Degree in Engineering from the University of Michigan. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Dick married Merilyn J. Zuttermeister in 1950. She preceded him in death on November 18, 2010. Dick worked for E.W. Bliss and later, Hastings Manufacturing, from where he retired.

Dick was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, Hastings Kiwanis Club, Hastings Country Club and was a member on the board at Hastings Manufacturing. He enjoyed golfing and playing cards.  He was a University of Michigan fan and enjoyed watching U of M Sports. He and Merilyn had a cottage on Elmwood Beach, Gun Lake. Dick loved life at the cottage, going boating, skiing, and spending time with family and friends.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Fern Foster, wife, Merilyn and sister, Gail Hess.

He is survived by his brothers, Robert Foster of Portage, MI and Phillip Foster of Phoenix, AZ, nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dick's name may be made to the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, MI 49058 or to the Barry Community Foundation, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI  49058.

Respecting Dick's wishes, cremation has taken place.  A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings.
A one hour visitation period will take place prior to service time from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm.
Interment will take place at Rutland Township Cemetery, following the memorial service.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Woodlawn Meadows for their kindness and for the special care given to Dick these past few months.