Russell E. Foss, 86, of 162 Southlake Circle, died Thursday, May 18, 2006, at the Hospice Home of Hope. He was born July 9, 1919, in Westboro, Wis., the son of William and Ella Foss Kloak. On June 8, 1946, he married Wanda Mae Jones in Fond du Lac. Mr. Foss was a former member of the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was discharged as a sergeant He was formerly employed by the Northern Casket Company. He retired from Mercury Marine after 35 years of service, retiring in 1979. He was a member of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Lodge 1947, and enjoyed attending their retirees meetings. Surviving is his wife, Wanda Mae; six daughters, Linda S. Searl of Oakfield, Nancy L (George) Beirne of Fond du Lac, Jean M. Johnson of Ro-seville, Calif., JoAnn Smith of Fond du Lac, Ellen K, (Walter) Zinniel of Fond du Lac and Wendy M. (fiance David Hren) Ennis of Bloomington, Minn.; one son, Daniel M. (Anna) Foss of Mount Calvary; 18 grandchildren; and 12 greatgrandchildren. He is further survived by a sister, Florence Balthazor of Fond du Lac; three brothers-in-law, Melvin (Sondra) Jones of Ripon, Claude (special friend Arlene Southard) Jones of Van Dyne and Gerald Ooanne) Jones of Atlanta, Ga.; and four sisters-in-law, Viola Foss of Fond du Lac, Patricia Klebs of Fond du Lac, Marilyn (Leonard) St George of Mesa, Ariz., and Dawn (Alan) Moss of North Fond du Lac. Nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends also survive him. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Amy; two brothers, Everett and Keith Foss; a son-in-law, Allen Searl; and one sister-in-law, Rosella Foss. Visitation: Visitation for Mr. Russell E. Foss will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. Services: Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at the funeral home. The Rev. Sharon Stier will officiate, and burial will be at Estabrooks Cemetery. Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.ueckerwitt.com. The Reporter Fond du Lac, Wis. May 19, 2006

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