Obituaries
William “Bill” E. Forster, 87
May 07, 2022
William “Bill” E. Forster, 87 of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Born in Elimsport, PA he was the son of the late Fredrick and Myrtle Forster. He leaves behind his beloved wife Helen K. Reidell Forster with whom he shared over 65 years of marriage.
Bill graduated in 1952 from Montgomery High School. He enlisted in the US Army and served during the Korean conflict. He was self-employed for many years, beginning his career at Bee Line Alignment in 1959. Following this he started Forster Alignment Service from which he retired from. After his short-lived retirement, he began working as a salesman for H&F Tire until his final retirement.
Bill was a true family man and enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed fast cars and spent time dirt track racing. An outdoorsman, Bill was a deer hunter with his brothers, ATV rider with friends and family, and camping.
In addition to his wife Helen, Bill is survived by 2 children: William “Bill” E. Forster, Jr. (Teri) and Bobbilyne E. Barr (Gerald); sister Martha Forster Brooks (E. Byron); 3 grandchildren: Jennifer Forster Englehart, William E. Forster, III, and Anthony Barr; and 5 great-grandchildren: Harris, Meradith, Lydiah, Elizabeth, and Koen Englehart. He was preceded in death by his parents and 4 siblings: George, Robert, Donald, and Ellie Mae.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
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Condolences to the Family
May 12, 2022
Helen, Bill and Bobbilynne,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of your family during this time.
Karen Beck Martin
May 10, 2022
A godly man that will be missed by our family dearly. Love you with all I have pappy. – Meradith
May 10, 2022
Bill was a dear friend to myself and my husband Ferris,whom he rode 4wheelers with. He was a wonderful man and friend whom will be missed. Our prayers are with his wife Helen and children at this very sad time.