William Charles Foster

July 8, 1947 - November 27, 2020

William Charles Foster, “Bill” of Portage, IN passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020. Bill is survived by his wife Jeri; five children: Adam, Rachael, Brayden, Dustin, and Tylar; seven grandchildren: Cate, Gwen, Emma, Cameron, Cody, Colton, Esmeralda; siblings: Martha, Ken, and Fred. He is preceded in death by his parents: James and Viola Mae, and his brother James. Bill was born in East Brady, PA on July 8, 1947. After graduating from East Brady High School in 1965, he served honorably in the Vietnam War in the United States Army 1st Cavalry Division earning the rank of Specialist 6 as a helicopter Crew Chief. Following his service, he graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics and moved to Indiana in 1975 when offered a position as Millwright by Bethlehem Steel. He retired from ArcelorMittal in 2014. Bill enjoyed cooking for friends and family and is well known for his generosity at the table and his famous “Billy Burgers”. He fervently rooted for the Pittsburgh Steelers and sported team colors wherever he went. Bill found fellowship in his support and service of veterans as a member and trustee of VFW Post 7760 in Portage. His loving demeanor, sense of humor, and desire to be helpful will be remembered by all who met him. No memorial service is immediately planned. Loved ones will be notified of a service planned in the future. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust.