Obituaries

Richard B. Foster, Jr.

Rick Foster, aged 84, died September 25, 2018 at his daughter’s home in Dexter, MI.  He had been living with his daughter, Martha and her husband, John, for the past three years, since the death of his wife Gretchen.  He was born March 31, 1934 in Lansing, Michigan and was the son of Richard and Frances (Arbaugh) Foster, Sr.

 He attended Cranbrook Schools (’52) and received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College (’56).  He received his Law Degree from University of Michigan (’61). 

 Rick was an attorney in the law firm of Foster, Swift, Collins and Coey.  He worked there for over 20 years alongside his father, Dick.  The firm was originally founded by his grandfather, Walter Foster.  Following his work at Foster, Swift, Rick founded the consulting firm BanConsult, Inc., serving community banks and regional bank holding companies throughout the mid-west in mergers and acquisitions, corporate strategy and retail banking best practices.  Rick also continued work as an attorney at law during and after his work at BanConsult, Inc.

Nancy Ellen Duncan

of Dexter, MI, age 65, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 at Michigan Medicine with her family at her side. She was born May 5, 1953 in Chelsea, Michigan, the daughter of Irwin George & Helen Agnes (Ulrich) Young.  Nancy was baptized at St. Mary Catholic Church and attended St. Mary School. She graduated from Chelsea High School in 1971. She had a grand champion steer at the Chelsea Fair. Nancy worked for Chrysler in Dexter, Adair Printing in Dexter, and Meijers on Jackson Road. She always had a huge garden (both vegetables and flowers), and enjoyed her many pets. Nancy enjoyed canning, decorating, sewing, photography, and traveling. Nancy loved to fish from the dock. She was a “picker” who enjoyed auctions and flea markets. Most of all, Nancy loved being an imaginative  grandma.

Darlene B. Rose

of Dexter, MI, age 80, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the University of Michigan Hospital. She was born August 11, 1938 in Milan, Michigan, the daughter of Robert & Eunice (Sylvester) Murphy.
Darlene lived in Dexter all of her life.  She graduated from Dexter High School in 1956. Darlene worked for Thetford Corp., retiring after 25 years. She was a lifetime member of St. Andrew’s Church in Dexter. Darlene enjoyed going up North to their cottage, and traveling to the UP. Her hobbies included sewing, canning, cooking and baking.

Jerry Piatt, Major, USMC Ret

of Chelsea, MI, age 82, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born March 30, 1936 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Kenneth R. & Harriet J. (Stofer) Piatt.

  Jerry was a Naval Aviator who served in the US Marine Corps and Reserves from 1953 - 1983. He served two tours of duty in Viet Nam and was awarded a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in combat.  Jerry was a flight instructor at Pensacola Naval Air Station (Whiting Field) from 1968-70.  He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea, and a scout leader in Cub Scout Pack 455 and Boy Scout Troop 476. Jerry was a loving grandfather. He could often be found sitting on the front porch with his dogs. Jerry enjoyed camping, going up North, and keeping in touch with his Marine Corp friends.