FOSHIER, Ryta K. 1929 - 1968

FOSHIER, KOLBACH, STEARNS

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The Fairfield Ledger
Thursday, October 3, 1968
Pg. 10, Col. 6

Mrs. FOSHIER Dies Suddenly

Mrs. Bill FOSHIER, 39, died suddenly Wednesday evening at her home at 508 Bel Aire Drive.

She had made a trip to Burlington during the day and was resting in a bedroom where she was found about 8:15 p.m. Cause of death is awaiting the results of an autopsy.

Arrangements are pending at the Raymond Funeral Home.

Mrs. FOSHIER was an instructor in French and German languages at Parsons College. She had served on the faculty since 1959.

The former Ryta K. KOLBACH, she was born Aug. 24, 1929 in Esch, Luxembourg, the daughter of Jean Pierre and Medeleine KOLBACH. She was married to Bill FOSHIER Aug. 12, 1949 in Luxembourg.

Surviving are her husband and six children: Nora, Bill, Jean Joseph, Stephen, Christian and Michele, all at home. Her parents who reside in Luxembourg, also survive.

Mrs. FOSHIER held degrees from the College of Luxembourg and Nancy University in France. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church and Pi Kappa Phi honorary society.

(Transcribed for genealogy purposes only. I am of no relation.)

[Admin. note: The photo at the bottom of this posting was run with the above article, and added by the Admin.]

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"The Fairfield, Ia. Ledger"
Friday, October 4, 1968
Page 8, Column 4

Mrs. FOSHIER Rites Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs. Bill FOSHIER, 39, will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Barhydt Chapel on the Parsons College campus.

Mrs. FOSHIER died suddenly Wednesday evening at her home at 508 Bel Aire Drive.

Last rites will be conducted by the Rev. John R. Dilley, pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The body is at the Raymond Funeral Home.

A native of Luxembourg, Mrs. FOSHIER is survived by her husband and six children.

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Admin. note: Buried in Lot 4th.034 with husband Bill who died in 1984; his second wife was Emma L. STEARNS.

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