Harry A. Foster Jr., age 91, of Manistee, MI passed away with his family by his side on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital.  He was born July 31, 1925 in Manistee and was the son of the late Harry A. & Carrie B. (Young) Foster.  He was a graduate of Manistee High School.  Harry proudly served our country as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific Theatre during WWII from September 8, 1943 until his honorable discharge on March 31, 1946.  Harry married Donna Marie Walker on Nov. 27, 1947 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manistee.  She preceded him in death on Nov. 8, 1996.  Harry was employed as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Manistee until his retirement.   He was an active member of the Manistee Clan Muzzleloaders where he served as past-president and secretary-treasurer.  He was also a member of the Manistee Eagles Aerie #1765 of Manistee.  He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish of Manistee - St. Mary of Mt Carmel Shrine Church where he was active with the Men's Club and also sang in the choir.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed many years as a charter captain on the Great Lakes.  He enjoyed cooking for the Eagle's Club and also was part of a catering business for special occasions.

He is survived by his brother Richard (Chris) Foster of Grand Rapids, MI; 2 sons & daughters-in-law, Larry & Vicki Foster of Eastlake, MI and Mark & Laurie Foster of Brethren, MI; 3 daughters & sons-in-law, Shelley & John Medukas of Zeeland, MI, Deborah & Richards Bacans of Grand Rapids, MI and Connie & Jim Rybicki of Manistee, MI; grandchildren, Matthew Foster, Scott Foster, Meredith Carranco, Jarad (Rebecca Williams) Medukas, Lisa (Wayne) Bartrum, Lauren Bacans, Jason (Barb) Foster , Jeremy (Char) Foster, Jessica (LeeAnn) Foster, Brian Rybicki and Andy Rybicki; 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces& nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife Donna, he was preceded in death by his sisters and brothers-in-law Eileen & Robert Ulrich and Jean & Donald Raatz and brothers and sister-in-law Ellis & Joan Foster and Thomas Foster.

According to his wishes, cremation has taken place and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Shrine Catholic Church in Manistee.  Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee where members of the Manistee County United Veterans Council will present graveside military honors.

An evening Vigil Service will be held at 8:00 PM on Monday at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee.  The family will be at the funeral home from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM on Monday to receive friends.  The family will also be present at the church one hour prior to Harry's funeral Mass on Tuesday.

Memorials have been established in Harry's name for the Mid-Michigan Honor Flight and Manistee Clan Muzzleloaders Club.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at the church on Tuesday morning.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.