Larry
L. Foster, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the Alverno at the age of 72. In following Larry’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 12th at the Pape Funeral Home.

Larry was born in Clinton on July 7, 1949, the son of Lawrence F. and Betty J. (Gonnerman) Foster. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1967. Larry married Elizabeth “Betty” Graves on July 13, 1968 at St. Mary’s Church in Clinton. He served with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade during the Vietnam War. He received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action and was also the recipient of a Bronze Star. Larry retired as Plant Manager at Dairy Pak in 2008. He enjoyed fishing, camping, golfing, bird watching, miniature woodworking, and model cars. He was a fan of the Dallas Mavericks and St. Louis Cardinals.

Larry is survived by his wife Betty; 3 sons, Jason Foster of Camanche, Joshua Foster (Dawn Juist) of Clinton, and Jared Foster of Maquoketa; 6 grandchildren, Carlie, Jordan, Lexi, Zoey, Blake, and Josiah; a sister, Dawn Dobson of Clinton; several nieces and nephews, and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Bonnie DeWeerdt and Carol Grams. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Alverno and Hospice Compassus for their care. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.