Fred Eugene Foust, 67, of Monticello, IN (formerly of Medaryville, IN) passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at IU Health Hospital in Lafayette, IN. He was born on September 8, 1952 in Winamac, IN to the late Fred and Simonette Fritz Foust. Fred graduated from West Central High School in 1972. On May 12, 1979, Fred married the love of his life, Linda Lee McKee, in Culver, IN. They recently celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary.
Fred was a lifelong truck driver. He began his career at Gutwein Mill in Francesville, IN and retired from Morning Song in Reynolds, IN. In his retirement, he continued his passion for driving truck at RPC Enterprises in Reynolds.
Fred was a former member of the Medaryville Jaycees and the Medaryville Volunteer Fire Department.
Fred enjoyed fishing and loved his cat, Bootsie. Most of all, he loved his family. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandsons and pestering his sisters (as any little ornery brother does!). Fred will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by:
Linda Lee McKee Foust, Monticello, IN Wife
Tammie (Barney) Calvert Bachman, Medaryville, IN Daughter
Steven (Stephanie) Foust, Medaryville, IN Son
Seth Bachman, Grandson
Brandon Bachman, Grandson
Trever Foust, Grandson
Devon Foust, Grandson
Donald (Leota) Foust, Truth or Consequences, NM Brother
Patricia Foust, Medaryville, IN Sister
Richard (Shirley) Foust, Crown Point, IN Brother
Thelma Tanner, Medaryville, IN Sister
Judy Wise, Goshen, IN Sister
Shirley Scholz, Wheatfield, IN Sister
Kay (Doug) Warner, LaPorte, IN Sister
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Fred and Simonette Fritz Foust, Parents
Raymond Foust, Infant Brother
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, June 19, 2020 from 4-8 PM EDT at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville, IN. Guests are reminded to practice social distancing.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville, IN
