Bob Foster

Robert "Bob" William Foster, 78, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born June 3, 1942 in Lorain and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 60 years moving from Lorain. Bob worked in the Trim Department at Ford Motor Co., Lorain for 29 years retiring in 1995 . He was a member of the VFW Post #7579, AMVETS Post #22, American Legion Post #397, and the Eagles. Bob enjoyed fishing, target shooting, machining gun parts, and he especially loved his pets. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda (nee Bellingham) Foster of Vermilion; daughter, Roberta "Robin" (John) Taylor of Lorain; son, James (Deborah) Foster of Lorain; and his granddaughters, Isabel and Emily Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Fern (nee Arnold) Foster; and his sister, Carol Forrider. Private family services will be held with burial at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion. The family suggests memorial contributions to Friendship Animal Protective League, 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035 . Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.