Lucien (Lou) Dean Foster

Lucien (Lou) Dean Foster, 87, died Nov. 24, 2014, in the hospice wing of the VA Medical Center in Des Moines. Lou was born on Aug. 16, 1927, to Juanita and Leo Foster in Granite City, Ill. When he was 11 years old his family moved to Alton, Ill. He graduated from Alton High School and attended Shurtliff College. Lou was stationed in Korea during World War II. After serving in the military, Lou went on the road, playing music from Canada to Missouri and North Dakota to W.Va., and all states in between. He played seven instruments and sang vocals. He entertained at Gordon Lodge in Door County, Wis., for 20 years. After retiring in Newton, he volunteered in nursing homes by playing keyboards and singing. He played six days a week at Park Centre for the last 10 years.

He was proceeded in death by his parents; and sister, Virginia. He is survived by his children, Mike (Carol) Hodge of Bridgeton, Mo., Madelynne (Tom) Cruddas of Palm Bay, Fla., Stephanie (Karl) Allen of Dallas, Texas, Joanne (Dave) Serpa of Sonora, Calif., Deborah Morgan of Des Moines, Diana (Roger) Maynard of Troy, Mo.; Lucia Foster of San Diego, Calif., and Bradley (Cindi) Foster of O’Fallon, Mo.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2 at Pence-Reece Funeral home.