Dr. Claude R. Foster

To the Foster family:

I just recently learned of Dr. foster's passing. He was one of the most inspirational professors I studied with while an undergraduate at WCSC. My heartfelt condolences.

I will always remember his words to us at the end of our senior seminar in the Spring of 1975. "You are now prepared to go on" to further your studies. After carrying those words with me for these many years, I finally did go on to commence graduate study at the age of 58. I know he is...

DR. Foster was a challenging professor, but one who taught that hard work pays off. I was ready to quit my M.A in History program when I took his class, but he motivated me to achieve, and I finished his class with the most effort I ever put in a college class. And i reaped the reward of having a stronger work ethic, and I owe that to Dr. Foster. May he rest in peace. He was a good man!

Probably the best educator I had in my lifetime. I went on to law school in Texas and I have never forgotten his sense of discipline in history class.A truly wonderful man.

Dr. Foster has been a friend and a life mentor to me since my undergraduate days at West Chester. He was a deeply compassionate and spiritual man, with an absolutely brilliant mind. I will treasure his memory, always.

Dear Lois and Charissa,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of husband and father. I enjoyed getting to know Claude at First Baptist Church and also through my stepdaughter Cammy who had him in a history class at WCU. I was always thrilled to receive a postcard from his mission trips to Poland and other places. I am sorry again for your loss, but rejoicing with you that he is now living in the presence of the Lord.

Steve, Clarissa and Mrs. Foster,
I was one of those college students who your father/husband accompanied to East Germany, and it remains to this day the most interesting and educational experience of my life. Your father was a mentor, and a man who lived his enthusiasm for his faith, his work, and especially his friends. May he rest in peace and blessings to you all. Tom Buglio

To the Foster family, Our condolances on the passing of Claude. As one of many folks at Kennnett Pres, we remember fondly the talks that Claude provided with such enthusiam. We all will miss him. Blessings to all his family.

Claude was a great friend of our Sisters here at Marytown. Inevitably he would send me a copy of his latest poem and has done this for several years. We prayed for Claude's healing for the last years and now we pray for the repose of his soul. St. Maximilian will be embracing him in heaven.

Steve,
I am very sorry to hear of your father's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.