Jeffery Edward "Jeff" Foster

Jeffery Edward "Jeff" Foster obituary

Jeffery Edward "Jeff" Foster

Jeffery Foster Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barnett Family Funeral Home - Oskaloosa on Sep. 6, 2025.

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Jeffery Edward "Jeff" Foster, 67, of Ozawkie, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 5, 2025 at his home. "Jeff" was born November 17, 1957 in Topeka, the son of Marvin Lee "Fuzz" Foster and Marvel Maxine (Johnson) Foster. He was a 1975 graduate of Jefferson West High School. He worked as Chemical Lab Technician at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Topeka, retiring in 2022 after 42 years of service. He was a member of the United Steelworkers Union Local #307 in Topeka, where he served as Union Steward. He was a life member and Sr. Vice President of Meriden V.F.W. Auxiliary #10815 and a member and Vice Commander of the Sons of American Legion Post #225, Ozawkie.

Jeff married Katherine Mary "Kathy" Saysoff on July 26, 1975 in Meriden, she survives at the home. He is also lovingly survived by his mother, Marvel M. Foster, Topeka, two daughters, Chasity (Jeff) Fizer, Meriden, Miranda (Jarrod) Galle, Ozawkie, two sisters, Suzy (Bruce) Turpin, Topeka, Stacey (Danny) Erdman, Meriden, one brother, Steven Foster, Topeka, three grandchildren, Logan Galle, Gage Galle and Kinley Fizer. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin "Fuzz" Foster and a brother, Randy Foster.
Cremation Care is planned with a Memorial Service at 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Meriden United Methodist Church. Visitation will be 2:30 to 3:00 PM before Service at the Church. A Celebration of Life Gathering will follow from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Saturday at Meriden V.F.W. Post 10815.

Memorials suggested to Meriden V.F.W. Auxiliary 10815 in care of Barnett Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS 66066. barnettfamilyfh.com

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Renate E Elkins

September 7, 2025

It's hard to understand why some live to 100 and some don't even make it to 1. Jesus was 37. But because of him we have hope there's more after this life. When I remember Jeff, I think of his laugh. It was happy, full hearted and I believe that's how he lived his life, too. His legacy will live on in you, his family! and prayers.

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