He was born October 12, 1928 in Miamisburg and was a 1946 graduate of Miamisburg High School. He served his country in the United States Army in the Korean War. Jack was awarded four bronze stars and recently received the Ambassador of Freedom award from the country of South Korea. He retired from Dayton Walther Corporation as a computer programmer analyst and was a longtime member of Trinity Church in Miamisburg. Jack was very active with American Legion Post #165 and for many years was a member of the combined honor guard. In his free time he enjoyed flowers and gardening.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of nearly 70 years, Shirley Foust; children, Stephen (Jeri) Foust, Jan Dzwonkowski, and Denise (Donovan) Douglas; grandchildren, Kyle, Kent, Billy, Daniel, Danae, and Dresden; great grandchildren, James and Thomas; siblings, Paul Foust, Marion Foust, Phyllis (Dan) Trimball, and Iris Thompson; sister-in-law, Arlene (Lowell) Suttman; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Lula (Walker) Foust; and siblings, Susie Weidle and Robert Foust.
A special thank you to Hospice of Dayton, especially Lorraine Gilkins, for their loving care and support.
Friends may pay their respects from 5-7 PM on Monday, February 15, 2021 at GEBHART-SCHMIDT-PARRAMORE Funeral Home, Miamisburg. Due to COVID-19, the family will not be present during the visiting time. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Hillgrove Cemetery, Miamisburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton or to Trinity Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.gebhartschmidtparramore.com
