Noel Foster, Sr.'s Obituary
Noel Foster, Sr., age 75, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in New Athens Home for the Aged, New Athens, IL. Noel was born on November 21, 1941 in VanBuren, MO, a son to Theo and Ruby (Patterson) Foster. On June 28, 1961, he married Carolyn S. Meyer in Coulterville, IL and she preceded him in death on December 13, 2002. On July 28, 2007, he married Linda Sue Boyet in Coulterville, IL and she survives. He had worked at World Color Press/Sparta Printing, Sparta, IL for 32 years and later for 6 years at Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation, Steelville, IL. He was a member of the Coulterville Jaycees and a charter member of the Coulterville V.F.W. Men's Auxiliary. Noel enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survivors include his wife, Linda Foster of Coulterville, IL; a son, Noel Foster, Jr. (girlfriend, Helen Bahre) of Coulterville, IL; a daughter, Kelli (Raymond) Jebron of Coulterville, IL; a stepson, Steve (Lisa) Rietz of Coulterville, IL; a stepdaughter, Tabetha Basse of Blair, IL; four brothers, Carl (Linda) Foster of Gulf Port, MS, Tom (Evelyn) Foster of Missouri, Darrel (Paula) Rongey of Missouri, and Donnie Langwith of Sparta, IL; two sisters, Della (David) Synder of Florida and Linda Sue Hartman of Chester, IL; four grandchildren, Tawny (Jason) Brightwell, Damian Foster, Olivia (John) Lange and Sylivia Jebron (fiancé, Jeremy Weeke); four great-grandchildren, Gracelyn, Brantley, Adeline and Wren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Ed Langwith; wife, Carolyn Foster; and a brother, Ronnie. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Friday, July 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Tom Foster officiating. Interment will be in Coulterville City Cemetery, Coulterville, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Coulterville V.F.W. Men's Auxiliary.
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