Mr. Harry F. Foss

Harry F. Foss Age: 73 A resident of the Big Bay community in Massac County Illinois. Passed away Saturday afternoon, January 28, 2012, at 1:39 PM at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Harry was born April 25, 1938 on the family farm in the Big Bay community. He was the son of Julius H. Foss and Bertha W. (Schmidt) Foss. Harry was united in marriage to Patsy A. Blasdel on May 17, 1963 at the Metropolis United Methodist Church. She survives. Other survivors include: A Son – Kevin Foss, and his wife Kerri, of the Big Bay community A Daughter – Charla Korte, and her husband Rob, of Metropolis, Illinois 4 Grandchildren - Dakota Foss, Katy Foss Emma Korte, & McKinnley Korte A Brother – Ernest Foss, and his wife Mary Ann, of Metropolis, IL 2 Sisters - Bernice Reynolds, and her husband Bobbie, of Metropolis, IL Latrice Ragain of Metropolis, IL Several Nieces and Nephews In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his twin brother, Harold Foss, and a brother Laverne “Buck” Foss. Harry was a retired operating engineer in the construction trade. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local # 318 in Marion, Illinois and had worked on various construction projects throughout Southern Illinois. Harry was a lifelong farmer. He had a deep love of the land and his family farm, which had recently been recognized as a Centennial Farm. Harry also was an antique tractor enthusiast and a member of the Purchase Area Tractor Club. He was also a faithful and devoted member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Metropolis and the New Columbia Masonic Lodge # 336 AF&AM. Harry was a tireless worker and a devoted family man. He will be remembered as someone who always went the extra mile and was always willing to lend a helping hand to a friend or neighbor. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning, February 1, 2012, at 11 AM at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Rev. John Kiehl will officiate. Burial will be in the Zion Cemetery in rural Massac County Visitation will be from 4 PM – 8 PM Tuesday at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Masonic rites will be conducted at 8 PM under the auspices of New Columbia Masonic Lodge # 336 AF&AM. Memorials may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church, 3464 Old Marion Road, Metropolis, Il 62960 or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Mr. Harry F. Foss

April 25, 1938 - January 28, 2012