Herbert Forster Jr

Herbert F. Forster Jr., 70, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 26, 2010, from the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, following a brief illness. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan September 25, 1939, the son of the late Herbert F. and Helen Beardsley Forster Sr.

On December 3, 1998, he married Janet L. Knotts at the First Christian Church and she survives in Bellefontaine. He is also survived by sons, Steve (Bonnie) Forster; Brent Moore; daughters, Cheryl (Chris) Harman, Kim (Dal) McDonald, all of Bellefontaine; twin sisters, Mary (Jim) Hamather of Harrisville, Michigan, Jane Gnotek of Saginaw, Michigan; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Conrad Forster and his first wife, Shirley Alice Sweeney Forster, in May of 1986.

Herb worked for Super Foods as a supervisor, and retired after thirty seven years of service. A 1957 graduate of St. Andrews Catholic High School, he attended Bay City Junior College. During his eighth grade thru the eleventh grade, he attended the seminary. He enlisted in the United States Army and served in the National Reserves. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, attended First Christian Church, and was a member of the Exchange Club.

He was an avid fisherman who loved to attend his grandchildren’s activities. He enjoyed reading, traveling, and getting together with his family, friends, and neighbors. Herb will be sadly missed by all those who knew him and loved him.

Calling hours are from 2 to 4 P.M. and 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine. Pastor F. Michael Valentine and Deacon Harold Dipple will conduct the funeral service at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at the First Christian Church in Bellefontaine. Burial will follow the funeral service in the Bellefontaine Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church 215 East Sandusky Ave. Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311, or the American Cancer Society Ohio Division Inc. Southwest Region 2808 Reading Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45206

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