![]() Memorial service plans are incomplete at this time. He was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Karen Forsell Koenig.ĭonations in Lawrence’s name may be made to the VHL Alliance, ASPCA, your local Humane Society chapter, or the charity of your choice. Lawrence leaves behind Alice, his wife of 37 years, daughter Cami of Indianapolis, sons Michael (Beth), of Winston-Salem, NC, David (Shannon), of Indianapolis, Erik (Abigail), of Portland, Matthew (Erin), of Atlanta, four grandchildren, Brooks Forsell, Hannah Forsell Sutton (Wesley), Svea Forsell, and Viggo Forsell, one great grandson, Teddy Sutton, and a second great grandchild on the way. *Being an avid animal lover, owner of many treasured pets, and a longtime supporter of the ASPCA. *Saving his beloved dog Bonnie from drowning, by jumping into a frozen lake in his pajamas. *With sirens blaring, received a visit from the Medford, NJ Fire Department, for using gasoline to burn grass off of a tennis court. Treasured Pets is there for all your professional pet sitting needs. *Being stopped by Secret Service, but still speaking to, and getting President Reagan’s autograph for daughter Cami (she was rehabilitating from a serious auto accident). *In 1984, attending the first Post-Season game in Wrigley Field since 1945 (a blowout victory over the San Diego Padres, 13-0). *Attending numerous Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks games. *An adventurous drive into Chicago the day of The Blizzard of ‘79, to attend a baseball card show. Some fun and interesting facts/events in Lawrence’s life: They recently moved to Portland to be close to children and grandchildren. In retirement, Lawrence and Alice split their time between Blowing Rock, NC and Boca Grande, FL. He was also a City of Batavia Fire and Police Commissioner for many years before moving to New Jersey. While a longtime Batavia resident, he attended Bethany Lutheran Church where he volunteered on various committees. He was an Executive at South Jersey Industries, and retired as CEO of Foster Dixiana Company in South Carolina. Lawrence held many Executive positions at Northern Illinois Gas Company and NICOR. Lawrence graduated from Rockford East High School in 1956, attended Rockford College, graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Valparaiso University in 1960, and received his MBA from the University of Chicago in 1966. Lovingly, four of his uncles stepped in as father-figures to Lawrence. He was raised by his widowed mother who worked in a factory. Lawrence was united in Marriage to Alice Rix on December 6, 1985.Īt the age of 6, Lawrence’s father died from appendicitis. He was born in Rockford, Illinois, May 29, 1938, the son of George and Petrona Kazlauskas Forsell. Lawrence Forsell, 84, passed away peacefully with family members present on May 3, 2023. ![]()
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