OBIT: Merle H. FOUST, 2002, Friedens, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Pam McConkey/Winnie Nichols Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ FOUST Merle H. Foust, 84, of Friedens, formerly of Somerset, passed on Jan. 9, 2002 at home. Born Dec. 14, 1917 in Somerset. Son of the late Homer and Edna (Gindlesperger) Foust. Preceded in death by parents, wife Pearl (Sarver) Foust in 1991, and two infant brothers. Survived by sons James, married to Amelia Foust of West Orange, N.J. and Homer "Mike" married to Mary Ann Foust of Millersville, Ga., daughter Edna Jane, married to Neil Dinn of Manasquan, N.J., four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He was a retired operator/engineer for Latrobe Construction. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II and Korea. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. Friends will be received from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Somerset where service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Rev. Daniel Nicksich officiating. Interment St. John's Cemetery, Somerset. There will be no viewing at Mr. Foust's request. Daily American, January 11, 2002 [F0703]