Mr. Claude R. Foster III

Raymond Foster III was born on April 11, 1949, to the union of Claude and Hattie Foster in Magnolia, Arkansas. He received his formal education at Lincoln Junior and Senior High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On July 9, 1969, Claude Raymond Foster III united in holy matrimony with Vivian Dessie ,Harvey in Milwaukee, WI. Their union was blessed with four children. On April 22, 1969, Claude was drafted into the United States Army as a combat welder. He was honorably discharged on January 4, 1972. Claude furthered his education as a journeyman iron worker, and skilled tradesman certified by the City of Milwaukee and State of Wisconsin Iron worker Apprentice Program at Wisconsin Technical College. In 1976, he graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College Auto and Engine Repair Program. Claude became employed by the City of Milwaukee as an iron worker on September 13, 1977. He was promoted to supervisor on February 13, 1978, and retired on December J 0, 2011, after completing a 34-year career. Claude was a member of Disabled American Veterans, Vietnam Veterans of America - Life Member, and Iron Workers Local 8 - Life Member. In his leisure, Claude truly enjoyed fishing on his Boston Whaler at various Wisconsin lakes. He also volunteered his time and donated fishing equipment to the E.B. Gamer Fishing Clinic, where he taught children the rules, regulations, and enjoyment of fishing. Claude was also a dancing enthusiast. He had masterful skills in the art of stepping and ballroom that separated him from the rest. Who would have thought Claude would one day become "Farmer Vic"? He got such peace and delight out of tilling the soil, planting seeds, watering, and harvesting crops with his friend Paul and his wife Dee Dee. Family and friends loved the fruits of their labor. All praise to God, Claude gave his life to the Lord Jesus Christ on January 19,2024. Our peace is in knowing he is with Jesus, and we will see him again. Claude Raymond Foster III departed this life on February 27,2025. He was preceded in death by his: parents, Claude and Hattie Foster; and siblings, Diane Wyatt, Jimmie Foster Sr., Carrie Jones, and Sandra Graham. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Vivian Foster; daughter, Dionne Foster; sons, Dominic Foster, Ramon (Anita) Foster, and Kamonie (Aisha) Foster; sister, Loretta (Eddie) Nelson; brother, Thomas (Sandra) Foster; all of Milwaukee, WI; special uncle and last patriarch, John Wafer; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, a niece, and a host of nephews, cousins, God-sons, God- daughters, and friends. "Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to God our Savior; who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power; both now and forever. Amen." Jude 1 :24-25

Mr. Claude R. Foster III

April 11, 1949 - February 27, 2025