FOSTER EUGENE HEATH SR., of Lakeland, FL died April 14, 2012 at the age of 92. In 1959, he founded Heath Funeral Chapel, now managed by his son-in-law, Bill Schichtel. In 1946, he graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in mortuary science. He was a member of the Polk County Funeral Directors Association, Florida Funeral Directors Association, Independent Funeral Directors of Florida, and the National Funeral Directors Association.