David E. Foust, 95, of Brookston, passed away at 11:53 p.m. Saturday, October 30, 2021 at IU Arnett Hospital of Lafayette.
He was born May 4, 1926 in Lafayette to the late Curtis C. and Grace (Hermann) Foust. David attended Brookston High School and was immediately drafted into the US Army during World War II. In the Army, Mr. Foust was a rifleman and machine gunner who fought in the battle of Okinawa.
After the war, David married the love of his life, Thelma Nichols on July 10, 1949, in Delphi, Indiana. The couple was married 64 years. Thelma preceded him in death on September 18, 2013.
Mr. Foust owned and operated Foust Grocery for many years in Brookston. He later worked for Ross Gear/TRW for 26 years, retiring in 1985.
Both David and his wife, Thelma, were longtime and very active members of the Brookston United Methodist Church.
David enjoyed fishing and hunting and was known to be a good butcher, a skill he learned from his father. David’s father, Curt, was a horse and cow trader, often taking trips to Chicago to sell the cattle. David was also an amazing Euchre and Poker player. Mr. Foust also enjoyed the dart league as part of his fellowship with the Brookston United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Daniel Foust (wife: Diana) of Sugar Grove, IL and Kenneth Foust of Brookston; three grandchildren, Jason, Kourtney and Ryan Foust and 7 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 12 – 2 p.m. (Noon) Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston; Rev. Dr. Karen Bray to officiate. Interment to follow in the Brookston IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be given in his name to the Brookston United Methodist Church.
