Michael J. Foster

Of Waukesha, formerly of Brookfield. Born April 28, 1939, born to eternal life, Aug. 5, 2016 at the age of 77. Beloved husband and best friend of Judy (nee Wagner). Devoted and loving father of Julie (Joel) Anders, Brian (Beth) Foster, David (Marianne) Foster. Most amazing Papa to Laura and Ben Foster, Jesse and Lauryn Anders, Nicholas, Michael and Sam Foster. Dear brother of Patrick (the late Barbara) and Daniel (Lorraine) Foster. Much loved brother-in-law of Alayne (Chuck) Tamayo. Preceded in death by his parents Adrian and Kathleen Foster and his sister Kathy (AKA "Ask Ursula") Foster. Further survived by several nieces and nephews and many longtime friends. Born and raised in Wauwatosa, Mike met his soul mate and neighbor, Judy, as a teenager while delivering The Milwaukee Sentinel in their neighborhood. After completing his degree at UW Milwaukee, he and Judy married and eventually settled in Brookfield, where they raised their family. Mike was devoted to his family. Family vacations included sailing, fishing, and camping trips and trips up north. He also created fun adventures for the kids, including speed skating lessons and trips to Road America. He had a passion for restoring vintage cars, including Austin-Healeys, MGs, Triumphs, and a 1974 BMW 2002. He also shared his hobbies and passions with his children and grandchildren; who spent many hours tinkering in the garage with him. He was the model grandfather, who enjoyed playing trains, cars and sports, making art projects, and baking. And, he was always available to babysit. Mike was well respected as a Chemist and Salesman for Freeman Chemical, a job he loved and held until retirement. After retiring, He started a second business doing concrete repair work and later began a side business buying, repairing and selling vintage motorcycles. Mike loved the Green Bay Packers and one of his fondest memories was attending the Ice Bowl game with his brothers (they did, really!). He also had an uncanny knack for - out of frustration - turning a game off while the Packers were losing only to miss some of the greatest comebacks of all time. Thankfully, he always recorded the games and watched the winning plays later without the suspense. Mike was a man of faith and is assured of his salvation. A visitation for will be on Monday, Aug. 8, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the 6:00 p.m. Memorial Service at Kettle Moraine Community Church, W341 S6480 Hwy 59, North Prairie, WI 53153. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Evangelical Child & Family Agency, 1617 S. 124th Street, New Berlin, WI 53151. Ecfawisc.org or Christ For Humanity, P.O. Box 580127, Tulsa, OK, 74158-0127, christforhumanity.org.