Jacob Foss

Jacob Elmer Foss was born October 1, 1921, in Ft. Collins, Colorado, the son of Elmer & Laura Foss. He attended school and then enlisted in the United States Army and served his country from November of 1942 until he was honorably discharged in November of 1945. Later that month he was united in marriage to Marion B. Krahn in Brewster, Minnesota. They made their home in Granite Falls where Jake was the Forman, Mechanic and Parts Manager for YMC Motors. He later went on to work for Paulson's Auto Service. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Granite Falls. His favorite outdoor activities were hunting and fishing. Jake passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Home in Windom. He was 89 years of age. He is survived by his two sons: Jacob H. Foss of Wheaton and Elmer J. Foss of Thornville, Ohio; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and one sister Lorraine Johnson of Pipestone; and several extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Darrell; sister Joyce and his wife Marion in 2006.