Kenneth Foster, 90, of rural Warrensburg, MO, passed away March 1, 2026, at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, MO. He was born September 6, 1935, in Richmond, MO. Kenneth was raised by Wilber "Hoppy" and Bertha Hopkins. He attended College High School in Warrensburg and furthered his education at the University of Central Missouri with a BS in agriculture. He then became an employee of the United States Post Office and delivered mail for 31 years. He was also a sergeant in the Missouri National Guard.

Kenneth and Jeannie Barnes were married May 23, 1964, at Lee's Summit United Methodist Church. They lived on their farm north of Warrensburg. There they raised a variety of animals including sheep, hogs, donkeys, and cattle. He loved farming. Kenneth and Jeannie enjoyed visiting Colorado and many other places in their motor home. Fishing and camping were favorite activities.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Jeannie Foster; Wilber "Hoppy" and Bertha Hopkins; a brother, Phillip Foster; Rusty Foster; Zachary O'Doniel; and Lauren Paige Foster.

He is survived by his brother-in-law and wife, David and Sharon Barnes of Lee's Summit, MO; his sister-in-law, Ann Foster of Richmond, MO; nephews Jason Barnes (Christie) of Grain Valley, MO; Travis Barnes (Thoeun) of K.C., MO; Jacob O'Doniel of Richmond; Tyler Hoepner of Richmond; Dylan Petry of Florida; Seth Petry of Indiana; nieces Judy Petry of Murfreesboro, TN, and Kathy O'Doniel of Richmond, MO.

A visitation will be held Saturday March 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at the Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg, MO. Graveside Service following at Richmond Memory Gardens in Richmond, MO.