Fred K. Foster, 82, pioneer Clinton county farmer, died Saturday, Jan. 16, at the home of his adoped daughter, Mrs. Allen Sperry of Bingham township.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Osgood funeral home.  Rev. A. L. Spafford officiated, and burial was made in Mt. Rest cemetery.

He was born Nov. 30, 1854, at LaPorte, Ohio.  His parents were Isaac B. Foster, a native of New York state, and Hannah Taylor Foster.  At the age of 21 he came to Michigan and located in Bengal township.

In 1876 he was united in marriage to Joanna Bray, who died 11 years later.  In September, 1889, he took as his wife, Della Blizzard of Olive township.  Her death occurred three years ago.

Surviving, besides the daughter, are two brothers, Dewitt of Manton, and Charles of Elyria.  He also leaves two nephews and three nieces.
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The Clinton County Republican-News
January 21, 1937