Russell Myles "Frosty" Foster

DECATUR - Russell Myles "Frosty" Foster, 67, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday (January 7, 2006) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2006, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Wray Offerman officiating. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Interment with Military Rites performed by the Macon County Honor Guard and "Flight Home" ceremony will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to American Heart Fund. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.gracelandfairlawn.com. Russell was born on February 6, 1938, in Bearsdale, IL, the son of Russell and Madolin (Taylor) Foster. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. Russell married Patricia Joyce Church on December 23, 1963, in Decatur. She preceded him in death on February 13, 2002. He married Linda Carol on May 10, 2003, in Decatur. He worked as an operator at A.E. Staley, retiring after 39 years of service. Russell was the owner of Fosters Water Service, a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and the American Legion Post 2910. Surviving are his mother, of Decatur; wife Linda of Decatur; son Tony Gentry of Decatur; son Mark Gentry of Cerro Gordo; son Rusty Foster of Decatur; son Randy Foster and wife Janet of Decatur; daughter Marcie Kelly of Decatur; daughter Kelly Miller and husband Chuck of Decatur; step-sons Frank E. Russell of Mt. Zion; Phillip E. Russell and Christopher A. Russell, both of Decatur; sister Mary Lou Hayes and husband Larry of Long Creek, IL; sister Norma Jean Davidson of Arizona; six grandsons, two granddaughters, three great-granddaughters, three step-grandsons, four step-granddaughters and one step-great-great-granddaughter as well as a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and wife Patricia. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/LegacyHome.asp