Mooney, Foster Lee Owner of Jewel Lane Farm in Chisago City, passed away on November 5, 2020, after a brief illness. He leaves behind his devoted and loving wife of 53 years, Karen Miklya Mooney; brother, Dean (Dawn) Mooney of Maple Plain; sister, Jane (Dr. Arne) Olson of Longmont, CO; sister-in-law, Dayle (Douglas) Bistodeau of Chisago City; brother-in-law, Brad (Anne) Miklya of Grantsburg, WI; as well as several nieces, nephews; great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his lifelong friends, Dr. Chuck Gehrman and Al Lange of Edina, and the two angels he called his "Girl Gang", Molly Nyberg and Deb Trippler. Foster was born in Owatonna, MN, in 1942, to Richard and Carol Mooney. He grew up on the family's farm in Maple Plain, where his love of 4-H, sheep, and gardening began. He attended the Orono schools and graduated from St. Cloud State College with a degree in biology. After briefly teaching biology at Eden Prairie High School, he and Karen bought a parcel of the Miklya farm in Chisago County and began farming there in the early 70s. Visitation will be held from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. A private family service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Interment at Stacy Cemetery. A Celebration of Foster's Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to St. John's Lutheran Church in Stacy, MN.
Foster was always a joy to be around. Not only funny but so genuine. I'm so sorry he had to go thorugh the horrible cancer journey, I wouldn't wish cancer on my worse enemy.
He was obviously needed in heaven, they need a laugh as well.
My condolence to Karen , Family and Friends. God needed Foster up in heaven. Saw how much pain he was in. Foster never knew a stanger. Witty,funny, careing and would never hurt anyone. Always there to help people..He definitely will be missed. What a comfort to read all the wonderful comments. He was an all around guy with a HUGE giving heart. REST IN PEACE MY SCHOOL MATE. GOD BLESS.
Fuzzy will be sorely missed. I alwayss looked forward to seeing him at our reunions and gatherings. He was fun to chat with. I remember him kicking me in the shin once back in the day. I was pinging him about something and he took umberance. It became a laughable event in our lives. So long old friend. My condolences to his family.
Foster lived 2 miles from me in 4th grade and taught me about lambing. Across the road from his place was a hill that went down to the railroad tracks. We tried to ski that for hours in the winter. He had a love for animals and outdoors. Alwsyythe same. Never changed. Thank God cause he was just fine as is.
I will miss my FRIEND! I live close to them, and they have been such a positive influence to my son and daughter in law and their family. Foster has always been so generous to friends, family, and community. I will miss his smiles and hugs. Rest in peace.
Foster and Karen winning the longest maried couples dance at my granddaugher's wedding.
Venita Tesch (Cronk)
Foster Lee Mooney
Mooney, Foster Lee Owner of Jewel Lane Farm in Chisago City, passed away on November 5, 2020, after a brief illness. He leaves behind his devoted and loving wife of 53 years, Karen Miklya Mooney; brother, Dean (Dawn) Mooney of Maple Plain; sister, Jane (Dr. Arne) Olson of Longmont, CO; sister-in-law, Dayle (Douglas) Bistodeau of Chisago City; brother-in-law, Brad (Anne) Miklya of Grantsburg, WI; as well as several nieces, nephews; great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his lifelong friends, Dr. Chuck Gehrman and Al Lange of Edina, and the two angels he called his "Girl Gang", Molly Nyberg and Deb Trippler. Foster was born in Owatonna, MN, in 1942, to Richard and Carol Mooney. He grew up on the family's farm in Maple Plain, where his love of 4-H, sheep, and gardening began. He attended the Orono schools and graduated from St. Cloud State College with a degree in biology. After briefly teaching biology at Eden Prairie High School, he and Karen bought a parcel of the Miklya farm in Chisago County and began farming there in the early 70s. Visitation will be held from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. A private family service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Interment at Stacy Cemetery. A Celebration of Foster's Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to St. John's Lutheran Church in Stacy, MN.
Published on November 8, 2020
Sandra Jeske (Holman)
Foster was always a joy to be around. Not only funny but so genuine. I'm so sorry he had to go thorugh the horrible cancer journey, I wouldn't wish cancer on my worse enemy.
He was obviously needed in heaven, they need a laugh as well.
Rest in peace, dear classmate.
Sandie Holman
Lillian Johnson (Early)
My condolence to Karen , Family and Friends. God needed Foster up in heaven. Saw how much pain he was in. Foster never knew a stanger. Witty,funny, careing and would never hurt anyone. Always there to help people..He definitely will be missed. What a comfort to read all the wonderful comments. He was an all around guy with a HUGE giving heart. REST IN PEACE MY SCHOOL MATE. GOD BLESS.
Dean Preston
Fuzzy will be sorely missed. I alwayss looked forward to seeing him at our reunions and gatherings. He was fun to chat with. I remember him kicking me in the shin once back in the day. I was pinging him about something and he took umberance. It became a laughable event in our lives. So long old friend. My condolences to his family.
John Trowbridge
RIP Foster,
We were good friends through High School. Cathie and I will miss his sense of humor and his genuine caring for friends.
John and CathieTrowbridge
Venita Tesch (Cronk)
Special moments of a very special friend. Always bringing smiles. Foster was so looking forward to our 60-year reunion. You are missed, Foster.
Garage Party! A Rose between two other roses.
Our 70th birthday party picnic at Betty's home.
15 year reunion.
Foster, Cathie, John Only time I ever danced with Foster.
Kurt Vezner
Foster lived 2 miles from me in 4th grade and taught me about lambing. Across the road from his place was a hill that went down to the railroad tracks. We tried to ski that for hours in the winter. He had a love for animals and outdoors. Alwsyythe same. Never changed. Thank God cause he was just fine as is.
Betty Eisinger (Anderson)
I will miss my FRIEND! I live close to them, and they have been such a positive influence to my son and daughter in law and their family. Foster has always been so generous to friends, family, and community. I will miss his smiles and hugs. Rest in peace.
Foster and Karen winning the longest maried couples dance at my granddaugher's wedding.