Ralph Ross Foster

Ralph Ross Foster

September 30, 1929 ~ May 4, 2015

Ralph Ross Foster, age 85, of Montrose passed away on May 4, 2015 at his home.  Ralph was born September 30, 1929 to Ralph L. and Ferne (Ross) in Delta CO. He spent his childhood in Olathe and graduated from Olathe High School.  Ralph went on to college at Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado  with an accounting degree.

He married Maria Whelmine Schmidt on November 20, 1954 in Darmsdadt, Germany while serving his country in the United States Air Force.  Following his honorable discharge Ralph returned to Montrose, where he and Maria made their home until their time of death. Maria preceded him in death on December 11, 2006 in Montrose.

Surviving family members include his sons, Ralph L. (Johnene) Foster III of Olathe, CO., John A. (Wendy) Foster of Montrose, Pete G. Foster of Montrose, Michael Foster of Montrose; daughters, Laura (Gary) Gleason of Olathe, Elizabeth Foster of Montrose; 10 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.  Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister Betty Bush.

A Funeral Service is scheduled for Sunday, May 10, 2015 at 10:00 am at Crippin funeral Home Chapel.  The Service will conclude at the Chapel.  A private burial will take place at the Olathe Cemetery, in Olathe CO.  Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory, Montrose, CO. is assisting the family.