Donald F. Foster

Foster, Donald F. MADISON-Donald F. Foster, ended his long battle with cancer on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, at HospiceCare. He was born on Feb. 27, 1927, in Fond du Lac, to Harry and Clara (McClellen) Foster. Don moved from Fond du Lac to Beaver Dam at the age of four and then to Madison at the age of 14. He attended Madison Vocational School and became a cabinet maker. Don worked at Barons, the Majestic Theater and the Loraine and Park Hotels. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and on return went back to the Loraine Hotel. Don married Louise Joyce on Aug. 16, 1947. He returned to MATC where he became a master barber. Don worked in several shops and then opened two shops on Milwaukee St. which he owned and operated. He was a charter member of St. Dennis Catholic Church where he practiced his faith and made many friends. He liked his monthly poker and couples club. Don also liked visiting the casinos. Don and Louise celebrated 64 years of marriage on Aug. 16, 2011. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Don is survived by his wife, Louise; children, Greg (Gale) Foster, Rita Quast, and Faye (Jay Funkhouser) Foster; six grandchildren, Matthew Quast, Allison Quast, Jarrod Katon, Adam Katon, Sarah (Roger) Lippitt and Shane Foster; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda; son-in-law, Steve Quast; daughter-in-law, Shelley (Lachnit) Foster; four brothers; three sisters; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 1:30 p.m., on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, with Father Kent Schmitt presiding. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, and also at the church on Monday, from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the Mass. In appreciation for the wonderful care given to Don, in lieu of flowers, the family invites memorials to be made to HospiceCare Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy., Fitchburg, WI 53711. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com Cemetery: Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery. In appreciation for the wonderful care given to Don, in lieu of flowers, the family invites memorials to be made to HospiceCare Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy., Fitchburg, WI 53711. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, and also at the church on Monday, from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the Mass. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 1:30 p.m., on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, with Father Kent Schmitt presiding.