Donald J. Foster, age 79, of Hammond, passed away Monday, March 28, 2011 Cherished Husband of late Wanda Foster nee Wallace Loving Father of Karen (Daniel) Smigla, Kathy (fiancé Ron Bogdan) Stevenson, Deborah Foster, and Robert Foster Beloved Brother of Joseph (Helen) Foster and Joan (Fred) Kerner Proud Grandfather of Jonathan (Jennifer) Smigla, Jennifer (Ronald) McGeath, Allison (David) Coble, Carrie (Michael) Upchurch, Kristin (Fred) Bennett, and Eric (Heather) Stevenson Dearest Great-Grandfather of Abigail, Katelyn, Madelyn, Lillian, William, Elizabeth, Sage, Fawn, Wyatt, and George Fond Uncle of 7 Nephews and 1 Niece Donald was retired from NIPSCO after 42 years. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM at LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME 6955 Southeastern Ave. Hammond with Minister Peter Bumpass officiating. Burial will follow at Concordia Cemetery. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Thursday from 2 PM until 8 PM at the funeral home. For further information in regards to the Service, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219/ 845-3600