Marie Regina Foster
Marie was born January 27, 1937 in Crookston, Minnesota to Max and Cora (Asselin) Rossignol. She grew up on the family farm in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. She then moved to South Milwaukee, WI where she met and married her husband Ray Foster in 1957. They were both employed by Bucyrus-Erie in South Milwaukee. Together they had 4 children before moving to Adams, Wisconsin in 1968 and started their own septic and well business, Foster Enterprises. Marie worked at Brakebush and Castle Rock Container while their business was first getting started. After 40 years they semi-retired and turned the septic and well business over to their son. Marie loved anything John Wayne, old country music, flower gardening, watching wildlife and birds in her back yard and having family gatherings. She also kept Hallmark in business by giving all family members a Christmas ornament every year and all the cards she loved to send for birthdays and other special occasions.
Marie was preceded in death by: Her parents, Max and Cora Rossignol, son David “Scott” Foster, mother-in-law Lucille Taylor, sister in law Alice Mueller, brother in law Jon Foster, brother in law and sister in law Richard and Donna Foster, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Survivors include:
Husband: Ray E. Foster of Adams, WI
Daughters: Debra (Lester) Ecke of Plant City, FL; DeeAnn (Steve) Doyle of Riverton, WY; DaLene (John) Marlowe of Adams, WI
Daughter in Law: JoEllen Foster of Rochester Hills, MI
Grandchildren: Amelia Foster of Appleton, WI; Annette (Lee) Gray of Taylorsville, NC; Justin Ecke of Plant City, FL; Andrea Foster of Grand Marsh, WI; Devin (Amanda Propp) Marlowe of Adams, WI; James Ecke of Adams, WI; Kalen Marlowe of Neenah, WI; Zachary (Jenna) Foster of WI Rapids, WI; Sarah Doyle of Riverton, WY and Morgan (Joshua Duclo) Doyle of Riverton, WY
Great-grandchildren: Bailey, Garrett, Katie, Adam, Emily, Abby, Ben, Johnny, Murphy and Anna.
Brothers: John (Marie) Rossignol of Issaquah, WA and Gene (Janet) Rossignol of Seattle, WA;
Sister: Irene (Tom) Giessinger of Winner, SD
Sister in Law: Sally Mayo of St. Augustine, FL
Many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Per her request, there will be no services. A family gathering will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, she would love to see you plant a “Tree in Memory” through the Arbor Day Foundation or memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Ray and all the Foster family, my deepest condolences for the loss in your family. My sympathy to you all.
Ray and all the Foster family, my deepest condolences for the loss in your family. May time heal your sorrow. My sympathy to you all.
Ray & all the Foster Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Marie was one of the most honest & nicest people we knew!! So glad we had the opportunity to know her. May God help you through this very difficult time. Our hearts, prayers & thoughts are with you!!!
My deepest sympathy on your loss. Sending hugs and prayers during this difficult time. May the perpetual light shine upon her and may she rest in peace! God bless♥️✝️
My thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends of Marie.
I’m so sorry to hear this and so glad we got to see her this summer and she was still funny as ever! Hold on to the memories and prayers going up for the whole family. Luv ya all! Pam Cunningham 💓 🙏
So sorry to hear of Marie’s passing. What a hard working woman she was and so very helpful and kind.
Our sympathies to all of the family thru this very sad time for all of you.
My deepest sympathy to Ray and family. Marie was always a very kind lady. Rest in peace Marie.
DeeAnn, I am so sorry for your loss. I know you’ll miss your mom very much. My sincerest sympathies to you and your family.
Worked for Ray and Marie. Great people to work for. Will be missed dearly.
Ray and girls so sorry to read about Marie. I’m glad I stopped a couple of weeks ago before I left for Fl. They were the first people we met when Dick and I moved to Adams in 1976 and they did so much for us. Always remember the good times and God Bless.
Foster family, our sympathy to your family. Always remember Marie with a smile on her face, she was always a ray of sunshine. Met Ray and Marie in 1968 when they moved to Adams, worked
together on many jobs in Adam’s Cty. They were a great family and I can’t imagine the wonderful stories there are.
RIP Peace Marie, you will missed, Dennis and Judy Allen
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
So very sorry for your family’s loss, prayers and thoughts.
Thinking of Marie’s family at this sad time; cherish your memories of good times spent together.
Our thoughts and prayers to your family. Cherish the memories of all the times spent with Marie.
Ray, Debbie, DeeAnn, and Darlene . I’m so sorry for your loss. Hang onto the memories. I know they are many and wonderful….I’m glad you all were there for her.
RIP Marie 😇
Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Thinking of all you girls during this time. May God wrap you in His arms to comfort you.
We are so, so sorry to hear of Marie’s passing. What a sweet and lovely person. Our family has known the Foster family for over 50 yrs. Marie always had time to visit when you saw her and our visits were always filled with laughter….many, many good memories of Marie. She will be missed by so many, and may your family find comfort during this very difficult time. God Bless your family!!! Hugs to you all…
So sorry to hear about Marie’s passing . Always enjoyed the conversations we had over the years. She was an amazing woman. My condolences to the Foster family.
Sorry for your families loss.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy to the family ! All the memories will live on with you, as with me. R.I.P Marie .
Oh DaLene, so sorry to see this! You are in my thoughts. Take care, love you.
Sending our deepest sympathies
I’m so sorry to hear of Marie’s passing. She was a great woman. My condolences to the Foster family.
I’m so sorry on your family’s loss
Foster family, we so enjoyed Marie’s friendship over the years. Our sympathy to you all.