Michael D. Foster, 63, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at his residence.
On May 22, 1960, Michael Devoy was born in Gary to Earl Devoy and Mary K. Haskell Foster. Proudly he graduated with the Class of 1979 from Rochester High School. Answering the call of patriotism, Mike served with the US Army as a field medic. He was honorably discharged in 1984.
On January 12, 1996, Mike and Christine M. Grimes were married at the Fulton County Courthouse. They have shared 27 years of life’s adventures.
With a strong work ethic, Mike was a CNC machinist at Zimmer-Biomet of Warsaw. As an avid outdoorsman, Mike enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. He started the Fulton County Bassmaster’s Bass Club in 1995 and served as president for many years. His other memberships include, International Harvestor IH Club Chapter #33, Fulton County Historical Society, Veterans of Foreign Wars #1343 and LeRoy Shelton American Legion #36. Mike and Christine enjoyed going to new restaurants, trying new foods and attending local festivals.
Left to cherish Mike's memory are his wife, Christine; daughter Amber Enyart and husband Adam of Rochester; three grandchildren: Elise Renee Enyart, Lucas Wayne Enyart, Carson George Enyart; father, George E. Meyer of Rochester; two sisters: Rhonda Moore and husband Dave of Rensselaer, Heidi Foster Snyder of Rochester, two brothers: Patrick Foster of Rochester, Don Meyer and wife Kim of Rochester; canine companions, white American Eskimos, Meeka and Rarity; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Michael in death are his father Earl Foster and mother Mary Meyer.
A celebration of the life of Michael Devoy Foster will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester.
Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. Military honors will be conducted by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard and the US Army Honors Team.
