Vernon George Foust, "Bucky" died peacefully Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Eden Meadows in Oshkosh from complications of a stroke he suffered six days earlier. Bucky was born May 9, 1920, in Oshkosh, the son of William Raymond and Ruth Burt (Church) Foust.

It is hard to sum up the life of a person who has lived ninety five years.

Following high school he worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps, (CCC's),
planting trees and surveying land in the Nicolet National Forest. Vernon trained to be a tool and die maker. He married Marilyn (Chic), on May 2nd 1942. In October of that year he was called to serve in the U.S. Army, and earned four battle stars in the European Arena. He was then reunited with his wife and together they built a life. They raised four children and shared 72 years of marriage together. Vernon worked as a machinist for Mercury Marine and Giddings & Lewis in Fond du Lac Wisconsin and retired after 37 years. In 1956 Vernon and Marilyn purchased land to start what is now known as Wauquette Tree Farm located both in Waushara and Marquette Counties. Through the years the Tree Farm has produced Christmas trees, pulp wood for paper, and logs for log cabins. The plantation of Norway (Red) and White pines are now timber trees.

Bucky often expressed these words, "Leave a place (any place), better than you find it." Vernon and Marilyn have left this world a better place and have influenced others in that regard.

Thank you for sharing your "Remember When" stories and sharing how he impressed and influenced your life

Bucky and Chic were inseparable partners and shared the love of work and play which usually meant cutting and splitting cord wood, gardening, fishing, camping, bird watching, traveling, hunting, cribbage games and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his children: Penny (Burton) Schmidt, Roger (Linda) Foust, Malcom (Kathy) Foust, Dawn (Michael) Bernier. Grandchildren: Ted (Jenine) Schmidt, Janet Schmidt, Sally Schmidt, Jason Foust, Chad (Shannon-Davis) Foust, Bronson Foust, Travis Foust, Brandt (Lynsie)Bernier, Mishawn (Robert, Jr.) Doemel. Great- grandchildren: Ryan Gebert, Riley, Landon and Frances Foust, and Brode and Cooper Doemel. Nephews and nieces, Gordon (Jean) Foust Jr., Donna (Daniel) Brooks, Steven (Carla) Foust, Carole Foust, Gregory (Barbara) Foust, Jeffrey (Carol) Foust, Gary Foust. Vernon was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years Marilyn Foust, daughter Melanie Foust, parents, William and Ruth Foust, Brother, Gordon Foust, and niece, Patricia Foust.

Many thanks to Affinity, Heartland Hospice and Eden Meadows for their tender and comforting care. Bucky would give "Many thanks" to the love and support from his children and their families, relatives and friends who came to see and comfort him during his last days. A special thanks to Heartland volunteer Mary Egan for her vigil throughout the night and Vernon and Marilyn's niece, Carole Foust, for her love and support through this most trying time.

Friends and family are encouraged to celebrate Bucky's life at a Parting Party at LaSures, 3125 S. Washburn St. Oshkosh, WI on Sunday April 17, 2016, from 3:00 p.m. on.

"The time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time to plant a tree is now."
"He who plants trees loves others beside himself."

A memorial in Bucky's name is being established.