Francis Joseph Forst
Francis Joseph Forst, 82, of McGregor, Iowa, died Thursday, April 12.
Francis was born Jan. 24, 1936, to Leonard and Leona (Becwar) Forst, in Prairie du Chien. While growing up he was active in FFA and 4-H. Francis graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1954, and attended the University of Wisconsin Madison. He also served in the U.S. Army.
Francis was united in marriage with Teresa Scheckel on Sept. 4, 1957, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Seneca. Four children were born to this union. He farmed near Giard, Iowa, for over fifty-five years. Francis enjoyed growing crops, raising baby calves and watching them running the fields. He had been active at St. Mary Catholic Church in McGregor, Iowa.
Francis is survived by his wife, Teresa Forst, of McGregor, Iowa; his four children, Cathleen (Alan) Friedlein, of Monona, Iowa, Janet (Richard Riehle) Forst, of Wilmington, Del., James Forst, of McGregor, Iowa, and Philip Forst, of Woodbury, Minn.; one grand-daughter, Katarina (David) Arterberry, of DeWitt, Iowa; step great-grandson, Michael Arterberrry; his siblings, Gerald (Catherine) Forst, of Janesville, Norita (John) Hollar, of Milladore, Roger (Edna) Forst, of Prairie du Chien, Marilyn (John) Piechowski, of Red Granite, and Diane (Ronald) Goodman, of Prairie du Chien; and several nieces and nephews.
Francis was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Leona; and one brother, Dennis Forst.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 21, at St. Mary Catholic Church, McGregor, Iowa, with Rev. Nils de Jesus Hernandez as the celebrant. Burial will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 21, at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Monona, Iowa. Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monona, Iowa, is helping the family with arrangements.