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Ronald Foster Obituary
He was born on April 20, 1947 in Leon, Iowa to Chet and Katherine (Coon) Foster. Ron proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a Des Moines Police Officer, retiring after 43 years of dedicated and loyal service. He married Phyllis Cronin Utsler on August 26, 1995. Ron was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.
Ron is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis; children, Ron (Leattia) Foster, Rachel (Bill) Daniels, Chris Foster and Patrick (Victoria) Foster; step-daughters, Bridget (David) Castelluccio and Cindy (Randy) Ball; grandchildren, Hunter, Gabe, Michael, Annie, Kaye, Chase, Jacob, Sam, Emily, Janie, Alex and Ella; siblings, Jerry Foster and Kathy Dale; and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Claudia (Dodds) Foster; and his grandson, Cole.
The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. with the Rosary recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 5th at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5711 SW 9th Street. Ron will be laid to rest with military honors at 2 p.m. at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church and John Stoddard Cancer Center.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Powell 3 staff and Dr. Heddinger as well as the staff at MOHA.
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Royce F Foster
March 27, 2022
Remembering our childhood days when we gathered at our grandparents for a Sunday dinner or a holiday get together. Also remember your mom made the best kool-aid ice cubes with a popscicle stick stuck in them for those hot summer days in Indianola.
Ange Kinser
April 3, 2017
Phyllis and family, my heart aches at the loss of such a great man. He brought so much joy to those around him. We'll miss his ornery spirit and entertaining stories. Praying for peace and comfort for you all.
Ron & Jacki Ohm
April 2, 2017
Remembering the fun - We looked forward to meeting Ron and Phyllis for our Tuesday night sessions. So much Fun! We were fortunate to meet you two. We remember when Ron always turned right.
Judy Arnold
April 2, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about Ron, I did not no him but if he was a Foster he had to be a good person
Royce Foster
April 2, 2017
Remembering when Ron lived in Indianola when we were kids back in the 1950's. I use to visit in the summer months. His mother always had Kool- Aid popsicles in the freezer for us on those hot Iowa summer days. Ron will be missed. Your Cousin Royce
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