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Bernard E Foust

Bernard E Foust

Bernard E. Foust age 85 of Menomonie,

Died: Monday July 23, 2012 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.

Bernard was born September 22, 1926 Tripoli, Wisconsin. He was the son of Joseph and Margaret (Ralph) Foust, but grew mostly in the Boyceville area, later moving to Menomonie. Bernie married Audrey Miller September 27, 1944 in Menomonie. Bernie worked for Zutter's Elevator in Elk Mound for over 40 years. Bernie was an avid fisherman and made the best fish fries. He also enjoyed hunting, gardening, going to the casino, and spending time with family and friends.

Bernie is survived by two daughters, Judy (John) Johnson of Phoenix, AZ; Robin (Bob) Nelson of Menomonie; two sons, Dave (Mary) of Chippewa Falls; Jerry of Menomonie; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister, Mary Lou (Bud) Drew of Colorado; one brother, Jim (Sue) Foust of Combined Locks; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Audrey in 1991, four brothers, Jack, Larry, Floyd and Ronald; two sisters, Janie Haggerty and Elsie Dahlvig