Background
Foster, Richard was born on October 16, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James Edward and Mary (Sebat) Foster.
Foster, Richard was born on October 16, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James Edward and Mary (Sebat) Foster.
Bachelor of Arts, Lawrence College, 1963.
Reporter, City News Bureau, Chicago, 1963-1964; reporter, Chicago Sun-Times, 1964-1972; editorial writer, member editorial board, Chicago Sun-Times, 1972-1978; editorial writer, Des Moines Register & Tribune, 1978-1982; editorial writer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, since 1983. Journalist-in-residence Colorado State University, spring 1982.
Served with Army of the United States, 1958-1961. Member National Conference Editorial Writers, National Press Club.
Married Susanne Elisabeth Hill, September 28, 1996. Children: Katherine Elisabeth, Arthur Edward.