This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TCMitten Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16710/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obituaries: Green Bay Area (WI) - June 17, 2001 Deceased Name: Forsythe, George Otto George Otto Forsythe, 83, Green Bay, passed away peacefully Friday morning June 15, 2001 at St. Vincent Hospital. George was born in Bowler, Wis., the son of the late Helen Rachals and George Forsythe. He graduated from East High School, Green Bay. He served in World War II with the Tech Sergeant Headquarters Company, 632nd Tank Destroyers Battalion. After serving his country, George married Patricia D. Austin on October 5, 1946 at First Methodist Church in Green Bay. Together they raised two wonderful and loving sons. George was employed by Northwest Engineering, as a Service Manager until his retirement in 1981. His years at Northwest allowed George to live his passion of working with equipment, traveling and talking with people. Anyone who knew him knows of his ability to talk with people, tell stories and jokes, and his ever-present smile and willingness to help.George was an active Mason, being a member of the Theodore Roosevelt Lodge #322 F & AM Palestine Commandary #2! 0, Knights Templar and Warren Chapter #8, Royal Arch Masons. He was also a member of the Low Twelve Club.He became any active member of Bethany United Methodist Church helping to maintain and beautify the church for many years. He also enjoyed being a Cub Scout Leader, which allowed him to teach youth how to make things using their hands and tools and instill valuable life long traits. Survivors are his wife of 54 years, Patricia Forsythe their two children, Bruce (Roxanne) Forsythe, and Scott Forsythe and one grandchild, grandpa's "Fine Lad" Cameron Forsythe, all of Green Bay a brother, Arthur Forsythe and a sister, Genevieve Berger, both Green Bay one sister in-law Lucy Austin, Ironwood, Mich. and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Orville (Sam) Forsythe and Alfred Forsythe two bothers in-law and one sister in-law, David (Phyllis) Austin and Don Austin. You will always be a part of us. We will remember and cherish all the good times, the stories and jokes, the smiles and the hugs. We love you and we know you will always be a part of our lives in our hearts and prayers. In accordance with George's wishes, no services will be held. Lyndahl Funeral Home is serving the family. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established. The family would like to thank St. Vincent's 7th floor Coronary Care Unit for their care and help in assisting the family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.