Leroy Foss

Stoughton- Leroy "Roy" Olaf Foss, age 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born in the Town of Christiana on August 24, 1928 to Olaf and Margaret (Larson) Foss. Roy graduated from Cambridge High School. On July 25, 1952 he married Ella Moen. Roy worked for James Cape and Sons; Rein, Schultz, and Dahl; and Mann Brothers before his retirement in 1992. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 139 since August 12, 1966. After retirement Roy worked at the farms of David and Marlene Olson and Dale and Wendy Olson. He thoroughly enjoyed his time working with them and having them for close friends. Roy enjoyed gardening, and making and selling lefse in the winter. He liked watching the Brewers, Packers, and Badgers.

Roy is survived by his daughter, Marsha (Kerry) Krane; his brother, Clayton, sisters, Olive Goede, Ruth Smithback, and Eleanor Lewis; sisters-in-law, Sandra (Laverne) Hammen and Alice Moen; brother-in-law, Henry Moen; many nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ella; sons, David and Dennis; brother, Lloyd; and sister, Thelma Kroneman.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at West Koshkonong Lutheran Church, 1911 Koshkonong Road, Stoughton, with Rev. Richard Dowling officiating. Burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery.

Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon, following the burial, at the VFW Post #328 Stoughton. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton, and from 10:00 AM until the time of services Saturday at church.

Memorials may be made to the West Koshkonong Memorial Fund or Agrace HospiceCare.

The family wishes to thank Lenore with Agrace in home care, and the staff of Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg for their care and compassion.