Ronald L. Foster, 89, of Wolcott, passed away at 5:10 a.m., Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Saint Anthony Healthcare in Lafayette.

  Ronnie was born December 18, 1934, in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Charles & Lucille (Phillips) Foster and was a 1953 graduate of Wolcott High School.

  He served as a painter in the United States Army from 1957 until his honorable discharge in 1959.  Ronnie would remain with the US Army Reserves until being discharged on April 30, 1963.  

Ronnie was a lifelong resident of Wolcott; he was extremely proud to be from Wolcott and followed the events from town and local high schools closely.  Ronnie was an accomplished and talented sign painter, painting signs for the local Wolcott business, including his brother Bob’s funeral home, the town hall, the library, the Wolcott House and the Wolcott Summer Festival.  

Like his brother, Ronnie always enjoyed the July 4th Wolcott Summer Festival, especially the car parade; it truly is a special event for the entire Wolcott community.

  Surviving is his niece, Sharon Foster of West Lafayette; a nephew, Steve Foster of Dayton, Ohio; his special great-niece, Cassie Foster and a sister-in-law, Linda Foster.

  Preceding him in death with his parents, Charles & Lucille Foster is his brother, Robert “Bob” Foster; his sister-in-law, Roxie (Jackson) Foster and his son Steve’s wife, Lynn Foster.  

  Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Foster-Clapper Funeral Home of Wolcott (202 W. School St.).  Interment to follow at Meadow Lake Cemetery of Wolcott.  

  For those wishing, memorials may be given in his name to the Wolcott Summer Festival.