Michael Ralph Foster Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 26, 2023, at the age of 56, Michael Ralph Foster of Toledo, Iowa, born in Bad Axe, Michigan passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert M. Foster and Carolyn R. Foster (Sharp); his stepfather John Knowles Sr.; his stepbrother Stephen Knowles; and his pet Elvis.

He is survived by: his wife Betty Sparano of Toledo; his daughters, Amber Grassinger (Matt) of Kingsford, MI, April Dube (Eric) of Hubbell, MI, Autumn Manier (James) of Ishpeming, MI and Abbie Shamion (Adam) of Lake Linden, MI; his stepson Joe Sparano of Tacoma, WA; his siblings, Robert "Bobby" Foster II (Krista) of Landsdale, PA, Jon Foster of Royersford, PA, Anne Coleman (David) of Bethlehem, PA and Patrick Foster (Jeff) of Wichita, KS; his stepbrother John "Jackie" Knowles Jr.; and his pet Frank. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Donations are appreciated to the Community Clothes Closet in Tama.