Jerry Lee Foster

Mar 22, 1937 - Jul 7, 2020

On Tuesday July 7, 2020, Jerry Lee Foster, a beloved husband of 60 years, and our father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and true friend, hung out his "gone fishing/hunting/whatever" sign.

Born in south Bend, IN on March 22, 1937 to Theodore and Ruth Foster, he leaves behind a large, loving family who will never run short of great stories (gleaned from the master himself) and fond memories to last a lifetime. He was a true Marine at heart, loved fishing and canoeing in Minnesota and Canada, and was proficient with a bow/arrow or rifle during deer season. You could find him in Friendship, IN in June and September dressed in full gear with children and grandchildren in tow teaching them the lost art of muzzle loading, tomahawk and axe throwing. He could fix anything you out in front of him (and after retirement, he was the "go to" guy at Sullivan's Hardware). He had the gift of gab, was funny, fun loving, generous beyond words, and a caring, positive soul with a great sense of humor. He never knew a stranger. Without a doubt, he will be truly missed.

Visitation will be on Saturday, July 11, 2020 from 10-10:30 am at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 4600 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, IN with services to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Boulevard Place Food Pantry, 4201 Boulevard Place, Indianapolis, IN 46208. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Marion county requirements, the family is requiring masks to be worn and asking guests to abide by social distancing guidelines.

Sources: Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com and FindAGrave.com

08/07/2026 EJS

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