Charles Forster

Charlie H. “Charlie” Forster, 73, of Jones, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Comfort Place Hospice House in Mishawaka, IN. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Monday, November 30, 2020, from 3:00PM until 5:00PM at Newell Chapel Funeral Home, 83313 M-51, Decatur, with Military Honors taking place at 3:00PM. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.newellchapel.com. Charlie was born October 17, 1947, in Chicago, IL, to Robert and Mildred (Knitter) Forster. He graduated from Cassopolis High School in 1966. After high school, Charlie proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1967 to 1973. On August 15, 1970, he married the love of his life, Holly Sutton in Constantine. Charlie was known as a hard worker, he worked as a machinist for K and M for over 40 years before his retirement. He also owned and operated his own small engine repair shop for over 15 years. Charlie had a love for old trucks and cars and was a member of the Old Engine Association. Most of all he loved his family and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Holly Forster; children, Charles R. (Kathy Canavan) Forster of Jones and Cherry (David) Holmes of Decatur; grandchildren, Laura Vickers, Charles Robert Forster II, Cody M. Forster, Clifford Charles Holmes and David Allen Holmes; great-grandchildren, Mila, Liam, Kale, and Haley; and brother Robert O. Forster. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Forster; father, Robert Forster; step-mother, Marie Forster.