PARIS TOWNSHIP – Michael J. Foss, 41, died on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 as the result of an automobile accident in Racine County. He was born in Racine on May 13, 1966 to Herman and Barbara (nee: Andersen) Foss, Jr. and baptized into the Lutheran Faith. He was raised in Somers, confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1984. A third generation concrete craftsman, Michael was highly respected and admired by his peers. Michael owed and operated Foss Concrete, Inc., through which he developed many longstanding business relationships and friendships. Michael’s Grandfather, Elmer R. Andersen, owned and operated Anderson Concrete; Elmer’s Son’s passed the concrete trade on to Michael. To many, Michael seemed “larger than life” and had a presence about him that was honest and true – a John Wayne sort of man; a protector and confidant. He had a keen sense for all of nature and his passions included hunting, muskie and trout fishing and golfing. Above all else, Michael cherished his family and his daughters, Jessica and Michaela were number one in his world. In addition to his loving daughters, his survivors include his parents, Herman Foss of Tipler, WI and Barbara (Otto) Tirberger of Lyles, TN; sister, Cindy Foss; brother, Mark (Kari) Foss both of Kenosha; grandmothers, Laura Everard of New Hope, MN, Edna Andersen of Elcho, WI; and former wife and mother of his daughters, Diana Foss of Kenosha. Surviving Uncles and Aunts on his Father’s side include Joseph (Judy) and James (Carol) Foss, Kathy (Dick) Jacobs, and Joan (Chuck) Parker. Surviving Uncles and Aunts on his Mother’s side include Dennis (Roberta) Andersen, Gilbert Andersen, Larry (Kathie) Andersen, Mark (Nellie) Andersen, and Linda (Bill) Esposito. In addition, he is survived by dear nieces, nephews, cousins and friends too numerous to list. Michael was preceded in death by an infant sister, Carlyn Mae Foss, grandfathers, Herman Foss, Sr. and Elmer R. Andersen, Aunt Nita Bishop and Uncle Jerry Foss. Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. for a service remembering Michael’s life with Rev. Christopher Koenig officiating. There will be a visitation on Sunday before the service from Noon to 3 p.m. A private burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Somers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Michael J. Foss Children’s Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 224, Salem, WI 53168.
Jennie Tunkieicz says
My heart goes out to the Foss family.
Cindy, I know how difficult it is to lose a brother. May you find some comfort in all the joy that you shared over the years.
Peace and love,
Jennie
Sandy (Neu) Vanderpoel says
To send my sympathy’s doesn’t seem enough, but I am so very sorry for the whole family. Mike made an impact on everyone he met and was a wonderful friend. You all are so close and that will help give you the strenth to get through this and the girls are very lucky to have you as well.
I wish I could be there, but this will be my big giant hug to you all. With all my love and friendship, Sandy
PAUL G CRAIG says
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER GUY. MISS YOU FOSSY.
THE CRAIG’S
Candy Richards (Rybarczyk) says
Words can not describe how very sorry we are for your loss. We sure have a lot of good memories of time spent with Mike and all the Foss & Andersen family at the lake in Elcho. He will be missed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help your family now and during the difficult days and months to come.
Candy & Al Richards
Ron, Mary, Guy & Brad Rybarczyk
Judy, Perry & Kim says
We will never know anyone who had as many friends or who deserved them more!
Mikey is in concrete heaven now. The rabbit hunt will not be the same without him.
Warmest sympathy to all who have lost this dear friend.
Gary Peterson says
I’m so sorry for your loss. I wouldn’t see Mike that often but when I did It was always nice to swap old and new hunting stories . Mike was a great guy and a heck of a woodsman. Again I’m sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
tiffani marie rogness [hood] says
CINDI HOOVER says
CINDY I THOUGHT A LOT OF MIKE,
THE WEEKEND WE WHEN TO WI IS ONE OF MY GREATEST MEMORIES.
I KNOW HOW IT IS TO LOSE A BROTHER.
IF YOU NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO PLEASE CALL
CINDI HOOVER
LISA HARDY says
Oh, my gosh. I cannot get my brain nor my heart around this. Mike was so much bigger than life to me. He was a man’s man and that is why I fell in love with him. We never stopped being close friends, I just hope his ma, Cindy, Mark, Mr. foss and his beautiful daughters are finding strength in our Creator. He giveth and has now taken away. I am just glad that I met Mikey and I will always love him.
God Bless
Lisa
Gary and Christine Gahart says
Gary and I were in shock to hear what we heard and we are so sorry for your loss of your loved one,you have our deepest sympathies to all of his family our hearts go out to all of you
Denise and Don Lambrecht from 'Denise's Somers Inn says
Our daughter Dezari informed us that MIke passed.
When we had the bar, we always enjoyed seeing Mike come thru the door with his winning smile.
He was always a gentleman and will be missed by so many people.