Gene G. Foster, Jr., Mankato
Obituary | Gene G. Foster, Jr. of Mankato, Kansas | Melby Mortuary
March 15, 1942 - December 4, 2021
Gene George Foster, Jr., was born on March 15, 1942, in Dalhart, Texas, the son of Gene George Foster, Sr., and Mary L. (McAdams) Foster. Gene grew up in Dalhart, Texas, graduating from Dalhart High School.
Following high school, Gene started working for the Rock Island Railroad as a fireman and brakeman. Gene was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1963, and was deployed overseas to Vietnam, and was honorably discharged on December 3, 1965. On December 4, he was engaged to his sweetheart Elaine Wallace, and they were married on April 3, 1966, in Goodland, Kansas. To this union of 55 years, two sons were born, Gene George III and William Lloyd.
Gene returned to work for the Rock Island, and later the Kyle Railroad, where he retired after over 30 of service, as a conductor/engineer. Besides the railroad, Gene also worked in construction and as an over-the-road truck driver.
Outside of work, Gene enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping, and most importantly, spending time with his family. He was a long time member of the Calvary Bible Church in Jewell, Kansas.
Gene passed away at his home on December 4, 2021, on the 56th anniversary of his engagement to Elaine, at the age of 79 years, 8 months and 19 days.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Carl Foster.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife Elaine, son Gene George Foster III of Mankato, son William “Bill” Foster of Mankato; granddaughter Lisa Foster, grandson Gene George Foster IV, granddaughter Astra Foster, grandson William Foster, Jr., and his wife Makayla, and granddaughter Cherokee Foster; great-grandchildren Thomas Lloyd and Gabrella. Gene is also survived by his many friends, from all over the United States.
Private, family memorial services will be held later this month, with a public Celebration of Life planned in the late spring or early summer of 2022.
Memorials are requested to the family, and may be sent in care of Melby Mortuary.
Melby Mortuary assisted the Foster family with these arrangements, www.melbymortuary.com.
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