Background
Foster, John Merrill was born on May 20, 1891 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Adelbert M. and Lillian (Ragley) Foster.
Foster, John Merrill was born on May 20, 1891 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Adelbert M. and Lillian (Ragley) Foster.
AB, Williams College, 1920.
With, Foster-Forbes Glass Company, Marion, Indiana, from 1920; treasurer, Foster-Forbes Glass Company, Marion, Indiana, 1929-1935; president, Foster-Forbes Glass Company, Marion, Indiana, 1935-1965; Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Foster-Forbes Glass Company, Marion, Indiana, from 1965. Director First National Bank, Marion.
Active American Red Cross. Active fund drive Marion General Hospital Served with United States Navy, 1918. Member Glass Container Manufacturers Institute (president, trustee), Rotary, Zeta Psi.
Married Eleanora Lutz, January 30, 1932. Children: John Joseph, Robert Lutz.