Eugene "Gene" Foster

Eugene “Gene” Foster, 86 of Mason, passed away with his family by his side on December 11, 2022. Born to Everett and Lela (nee Morrow) Foster on January 16, 1936, in Monticello, Kentucky. Preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Lela Foster, daughter, Jill Wilberding and two great granddaughters, Grace Schoonover and Berkley Goode.

Gene is survived by his wife of 38 years, Joanne (Babey) Foster, four children, Jeff Foster, David (Amy McGaw) Foster, Bob Foster, and Karen (Lewis) Ridener, six grandchildren, Stephanie (Andy) Schoonover, Ashley (Brent) Goode, Kristen (Dave) Hill, Samantha Gilkison, Jacob (Katye) Ridener and Sydney Foster, seven great grandchildren, Ava, Caroline, Willow, Hudson, Peyton, Austin and Collins Marie, brother, Larry (Cheri) Nenstiel, and lots of extended family members and close friends.

Gene was a friendly and gregarious man. He spent his career with West Shell Realtors for more than 40 years. He was an active community and church member, volunteering countless hours with Our Daily Bread soup kitchen, Heritage Presbyterian Church, and his local Kiwanis club.

Traveling the world with Joanne was a hobby of theirs, but nothing compared to Gene’s favorite spot in Maine where he could be found sitting in a rocking chair enjoying the serenity and charm of the coastline, towns, and lighthouses surrounding him.

Gene was an avid golfer who golfed twice a week and was known for walking the course. He very much enjoyed his golf group and the time they shared visiting courses throughout the years. One of Gene’s other hobbies was the thrill and relaxation of fishing.

He will be remembered for the pride he took in the family he created, never forgetting to express his love and gratitude for his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Spending time with his family brought Gene an immense amount of joy.

Gene will be missed by all who know him.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 19th from 10:00am-12 noon with a memorial service at 12 noon all at Heritage Presbyterian Church, 6546 Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH 45040 . Inurnment in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in Gene’s name to Heritage Presbyterian Church or to his great granddaughter’s legacy, Carrying To Term, Inc, 3267 Bee Cave Road, Suite 107-297, Austin, TX 78746.

Mueller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Foster Family. 513-398-9100