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Marvin Paul Foster
NOVEMBER 07, 1940 - JULY 16, 2025
Marvin Paul Foster, who was known as Paul to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully and comfortably on Tuesday, July 16, 2025, at 3:50 p.m., surrounded by his family. A beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, he was 84 years old and was at home with his son Warren, daughter Michelle, her husband Bennett, his grandson Ethan and the family dog Minnie at the time of his passing.
Born on November 7, 1940, in Fairfax, Missouri, Paul was the son of David and Nellie Foster.
Paul dedicated many years of his life as a Union sheet metal worker and welder, a profession he carried out with skill and dedication. Outside of work, Paul found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and camping in his younger years. Those who knew him well might fondly recall him with a Budweiser in hand and hanging out at The Den after work. Later in life he enjoyed his regular Tuesday and Friday night card games in Meriden and Perry. Paul was also known for being a bit bossy and stubborn.Characteristics that was a part of his unique charm, and perhaps even more famously, for sporting the shortest cut-off jeans while camping Unconventionally, he loved to celebrate Christmas in July with his close camping friends/family Sherry and RRR Rich Richardson, Debbie and Charlie Davis finding joy in the spirit of the holiday without the fuss of the actual December date. A true fan of NASCAR races, Paul often drove like he was on the track himself, riding with him was not for the faint of heart! Paul was also a big fan of westerns and could be found watching them at the highest volume possible at home.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, David and Nellie Foster; his beloved wife, Patricia Foster, who passed away on November 30, 2019; and his infant daughter, Sherry Foster, who passed away shortly after her birth on December 29, 1961. He was also preceded in death by his siblings David, Tom, Mary, Viola, and Beverly and half brother George.
He is survived by his brother Pete (Kay) Foster, his children: Warren (Tammi) Foster, Bobby (Missie Smith) Foster, Sonya (Mark) Cefalu and Michelle (Bennett) Thrasher. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Ethan Hartenberger, Kristina Foster, Kaitlyn Foster, Samantha (Bob)Koeller, Daniella(TJ Ede) Bratcher, Matt Rogers, Kayla (Allen) McCarthy, Riley (Morgan Oroke) Rogers, Dustin(Kaitlyn) Thrasher and his great-grandchildren, Chloe Koeller, Blake McCarthy, Kinsley McCarthy, Rhett Rogers, Isabella Cefalu, Niko Cefalu, Jovie Thrasher and Titus Thrasher. Paul is also survived by his step-grandchildren, Nicholas Cefalu and Anthony Cefalu.
Celebration of Life
A Celebration of Life for Paul will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Rogue Event Studio, located at 917 North Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66608. Guests are encouraged to dress casually. Food and drinks will be provided.
Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Angels Above Cremation Services, 3936 NW 16th St, Topeka, KS 66618, 785-250-5161, 785-215-8386
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