OBITUARY: Bernard L. Foss, Worth County, Iowa [Northwood Anchor online -- www.northwoodanchor.com May 15, 2001] Bernard L. Foss [1939-2001] Funeral services for Bernard "Bernie" Foss, 61, of Northwood, were Friday [May 11] at Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church, rural Northwood. Dan Baker officiated with interment at Hillcrest Cemetery, Albert Lea, MN. Bernie died Sunday, May 6, 2001, at his home in Northwood. Bernard L. Foss was born July 14, 1939, to Harlon and Ione (Tue) Foss. He grew up in Freeborn County and was baptized and confirmed at Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church. Bernie served in the United States Army from 1958-1961. He worked as a lineman for L. E. Meyers in the early '70s and was a farmer. Bernie was a lifelong member of Deer Creek Valley Lutheran Church and served on the boards of Deer Creek Township and Worth County Co-op Oil. He enjoyed building steam engines and recently completed a scale locomotive. Bernie especially enjoyed his family and friends, his trains and going to swap meets. Survivors include brothers John and his wife Thelma Foss of Albert Lea, Larry and his wife Mary Foss of West Des Moines, Paul and his wife Genie Foss of Glenville, Allan and his wife Crystal Foss of Bloomington and Michael Foss of Murrey, UT; nieces and nephews, Bruce, Steven, Gregory, Jody, Tom, Cathy, Carol, Craig, Carrie, Susie, Susan, Sandra, Sara, Eric, Jeffrey, Daniel, Joseph and David and many grandnieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Joanne and her husband Roger Thompson. -30- ************************************************************** Copyright (c) 2001 by Kermit Kittleson. This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives. (Note: I am not necessarily related to the subject of the obituary.) ************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material,must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. **************************************************************