Johnnie's Obituary
Johnnie E. Foster, 92, of Wolcott, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, March 25, 2024 at his home.
He was born October 31, 1931 in Ambia, IN to the late Haughty and Lana (Lowe) Foster. Johnnie was a 1950 graduate of Ambia High School. While in school, Johnnie was an exceptional athlete excelling in basketball and baseball. While serving in the Army, Johnnie would continue playing in available basketball leagues.
Johnnie proudly served in the United States Army from 1953 until his honorable discharge in April of 1955. His marriage was to the love of his life, Carolyn Kerner on August 10, 1958 in Pine Village at the Methodist church. Johnnie and Carolyn had been married 65 years.
Johnnie was a member of the American Legion Post 294, Pine Village Masonic Lodge 315, Order of the Eastern Star previously of Wolcott, and past member of Tab Church of Christ Warren County. Johnnie was a current parishioner of the Wolcott Christian Church.
Johnnie farmed most of his life beginning in Warren County. In 1973, Johnnie and Carolyn would move to Wolcott and began farming ground in White County. He would retire in 1998. Johnnie enjoyed farming alongside his brother, Harold.
He was an avid sports fan following the Chicago Cubs and Purdue Boilermakers. Johnnie loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. Over the years Johnnie and Carolyn attended numerous activities and sporting events supporting their grandchildren.
Surviving along with his wife Carolyn are their children, (twins) Chris (Maureen) Foster and Christy (Bob) Young, Scott (Cindy) Foster, and Darren (Julie) Foster. Grandchildren, Diane Young, Beth (Dustin) Rigdon, Joshua (Josie) and Jacob (Rachael) Foster, (triplets) Johnnie-Drew, Trey, and Nicholas Foster, (twins) Kylie and Casey Foster, and Tim Borgeson. Great-grandchildren, Ava, Holden, and Cohen.
Preceding him in death along with his parents are three brothers and three sisters, Virgie, Carl, Ruby, Reva, Harold, and (infant brother) Donald.
Friends may call from 5-8 PM (EDT) Monday, April 1, 2024 at the Wolcott Christian Church. Masonic Service will begin at 5:00 PM (EDT) by the Pine Village Masonic Lodge Post 315. Funeral service 10:30 AM (EDT) Tuesday, April 2, 2024 also at the Wolcott Christian Church. Pastor Bryce Cook to officiate. Interment to follow in Wolcott Cemetery with military honors provided by U.S. Army Honor Guard and American Legion Post 294.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Johnnie to the Wolcott Christian Church.
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