Ronald K. "Ron" Foster
March 27, 2017
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Ronald “Ron” K. Foster passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 at Unity Point Health Des Moines Methodist surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
He was born on April 20, 1947 in Leon, Iowa to Chet and Katherine (Coon) Foster. Ron proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a Des Moines Police Officer, retiring after 43 years of dedicated and loyal service. He married Phyllis Cronin Utsler on August 26, 1995. Ron was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.
Ron is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis; children, Ron (Leattia) Foster, Rachel (Bill) Daniels, Chris Foster and Patrick (Victoria) Foster; step-daughters, Bridget (David) Castelluccio and Cindy (Randy) Ball; grandchildren, Hunter, Gabe, Michael, Annie, Kaye, Chase, Jacob, Sam, Emily, Janie, Alex and Ella; siblings, Jerry Foster and Kathy Dale; and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Claudia (Dodds) Foster; and his grandson, Cole.
The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. with the Rosary recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 5th at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5711 SW 9th Street. Ron will be laid to rest with military honors at 2 p.m. at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church and John Stoddard Cancer Center.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Powell 3 staff and Dr. Heddinger as well as the staff at MOHA.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Connie (Bowery) Thomason-Combs
06/02/2017
Went all the way through school with Ron. He was a real stand-up kind of guy except the one time in grade school when we got into a snowball fight between the boys and the girls and I threw an ice ball. Then he got me back by slugging me and knocked the wind right out of me. It was then that I realized not to mess around with Ron. I'm sure he didn't mean to do what he did. We were too young to know any better! Just thought you would enjoy the story. Connie (Bowery) Thomason-Combs
Brad & Sue Campbell
04/12/2017
We are so sorry for your loss. We are members of the IHS Class of 1965 with Ron. Prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Brad and Sue (Hutchcroft) Campbell
Jerry Viers
04/04/2017
Ron was a true professional. One of the best Police Officers I ever worked with at DMPD. He was honest, hard working and no nonsense guy. Proud to have known him. Rest in Peace, Ron. God Bless.
Joe Gonzalez
04/03/2017
Thoughts and prayers to all of you on your loss. I remember Ron as a great cop and detective who worked tirelessly to solve cases, in addition he had this crazy sense of humor that made me laugh all the time. Ron was a true professional and a great human being. Ron will be missed.
Alicia Hall
04/03/2017
Rachel, Ron, Chris & Patrick,
Your dad was a wonderful man and was a great role model to everyone he encountered.
He was so proud of each and every one of you.
Hunter - I remember the day you were born. (Probably because I was closest to your mom). Your Grandpa was so proud.
May all the wonderful mmemories help you through this difficult time.
JoAnna Russell
04/02/2017
Great neighbor, great friend... be dearly missed.... peace of (OUR) Lord be with all of you...
Mary Bet Overton
04/02/2017
I had the opportunity and great pleasure to work with Ron when I was a Detective with Polk County. He was a great guy! Made the work so much more enjoyable! My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Vivian Selecman
04/01/2017
I knew Ron all of his life, he was the son of my cousin Kate Foster. He was always the "good boy" and I have many fond memories of him and his family as well as the larger family including his cousins and grandparents. He became a fine man and police officer.
Greg Gourd
03/31/2017
I worked with Ron for many years at the Des Moines Police Department. He was a good cop, and a good friend. Rest In Peace.
Bill McCarthy
03/31/2017
Knew Ron for many years as a dedicated hard working police detective who loved his job and the sense of satisfaction he got from doing it well. He had a strong sense of right and wrong and knew the difference.
Sequoyah County Sheriff, Larry Lane
03/30/2017
The Sequoyah County Sheriff's Office and myself, send our condolences to the Foster family. Ron was a great man, the first time I met him, he treated me like he had known me forever. I saw and spoke with him several times and he always treated me like one of his old cop buddies. Great guy, great leader for his family. Heaven gained a great angel ! Fly high, brother !
Denise Magnani
03/30/2017
I had the privilege of working with Ron at the DMPD in the detective bureau and he was an exemplary officer! He is also a great man who loved to share stories of his grandchildren and Phyllis. Love to you all.
Eric M. Cope
03/30/2017
My sincere condolences to the Foster family. I never got to meet Mr. Foster, but from what I know he was an amazing man. I am from Oklahoma and have worked with Ronald D for a few years. I want to say thank you to the Foster family and Mr. Foster for sending me such an amazing friend. Mr. Foster, thank you for your service to our country and as a fellow brother of the blue family. May you rejoice with the angels in Heaven and keep watch over us as we go on remembering.
Tom Alex
03/30/2017
RIP Ron. So grateful to have bumped into you not long ago. To catch up and recall old adventures. Condolences to family. Wonderful, caring man and great detective.
Ron Hill
03/30/2017
Rachel, Ron, Chris and Pat my condolences go out to all of you for the loss of a good man. I will not only remember Ron as a dedicated family man but also a great friend. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.