Charlie W. Forrester

Born in Marengo, Iowa on June 27, 1932
Departed on April 13, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Charlie W. Forrester, 76, of 1148 34th St NE, died Monday April 13, 2009 in the Dennis & Donna Hospice House of Mercy from lung cancer. Services: 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories by the Rev. Rick Gail. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call on Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home today from 4-7 p.m and after 10:30 a.m. at the chapel on Thursday.

Charlie was born June 27, 1932 in Marengo, Iowa to William Forrester and Margaret Forrester Vitek.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Beverly, a son, Rick Forrester and wife Wendy, a brother, Dennis Forrester and wife Marjorie, grandchildren, Aaron Forrester and wife Emily, Andrew Forrester and wife Wendy, and a great grandchild, Audrey Sue Forrester, sisters-in-law, Rosie Morrison, Linda Vitek, and a brother-in-law, Tom Camp. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

Charlie was preceded in death by his infant son, Rusty Loren Forrester, his parents, and a brother, Gary Vitek, and infant sister, Joan Eileen Forrester.

Charlie served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Wilson Foods/ Farmstead for 37 years. Chuck loved to grocery shop and cook. When he was younger he loved to hunt and fish for catfish. He was an excellent carpenter and taught himself most of the trades. Chuck was a member of First Assembly of God, V.F.W. and the American Legion. He served 4 years as a Cub Scout Leader and 4 years as Boy Scout Leader for Troop 26. After Beverly retired they bought a motor home and traveled. They loved to camp, have campfires and go fishing. He was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Roof, St. Luke’s Hospice Staff, Amber and Amy for the loving care they gave to Chuck.

Memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, The Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy or First Assembly of God.

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