Martin Oliver Foster, 66, of LaPorte, died Dec. 1, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.
He was born Nov. 5, 1947, to Lloyd M. and Alice M. (Strong) Foster.
Martin worked at Trattoria Enzo in LaPorte. He enjoyed walking, collecting baseball caps and watching John Wayne movies, and he had a passion for puzzles. He was very proud of his family and was considered a gentle giant to all.
On Jan. 7, 1991, he married Connee Lee (Galloway) Foster, who survives.
Also surviving are his son, Christopher (Angie) Foster of Williston, ND; stepdaughter, Kelly Snyder of Rolling Prairie, IN; grandchildren, Ben and Andrew Foster; and several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Debbie.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, with Rev. Roger Ash officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. Burial will take place at Union Mills Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of Martin Foster c/o Connee Lee Foster, 2900 Monroe St., La Porte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.