Edgar Joe Foerster

Edgar “Joe” Foerster, 90 of Yorktown passed away Friday, November 7, 2025.  He was born February 4, 1935 in Sarco, Tx to John Otto and Laura Ann Dohmann Foerster.  The family later moved to Weesatche.  Joe was one of seven children and grew up in Weesatche where he graduated from Goliad High School in 1953.  A year after high school, Joe volunteered for the United States Navy. After his service he was honorably discharged.

Joe married Verda Mae Podsim on July 19, 1959 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Goliad. Joe spent his working years at the Texas Highway Department where he served as an engineering technician. Upon retirement he raised goats and sheep, teaching his grandchildren the art he enjoyed so much.  Besides his love for beekeeping, cattle, ranching, hunting, gambling trips to Eagle Pass and a good game of dominos, Joe’s greatest joy and most cherished treasures were his grandchildren, of whom he was immensely proud.  

He is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Verda Mae; his parents John Otto and Laura Ann Foerster, brother Creston Foerster and his wife, Janet; in-laws Mary Foerster, Ervin Kainer, Gary Podsim and wife Lana. 

He is survived by his two children Pamela Mokwa (Larry) and Kurt Foerster (Anna) of Yorktown and five grandchildren Heather and Jonathon Mokwa, Trent, Maesen, and Reece Foerster.  He is also survived by his brothers Hubert Allan Foerster of Victoria, Gerald Foerster (Dorothy) and Danny Foerster of Weesatche and his sisters Valerie Kainer of Yorktown and Waldine Heine of Weesatche.

Pallbearers are Jonathon Mokwa, Trent Foerster, Phil Hughes, Paul Gaida, Ricky Hilbrich, and James Semper.  Honorary pallbearers are his granddaughters Heather, Maesen, Reece, nieces and nephews, and friend Keri Hilbrich.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 15th at 1 pm. Funeral services to follow at Massey Funeral Home at 2 pm. Interment to follow at Westside Cemetery where he will be buried next to his wife. 

Memorials can be made to the Yorktown Fire Department, The Giving Garden at Holy Cross Catholic Church or Donor’s choice.

You are invited to sign the online guest book www.masseyfh.com

Services entrusted to Massey Funeral Home 361-564-2900.

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