Biography
Esther Eleanor Forrester Wetzel, 87, of Sawyer, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.
Mrs. Wetzel was born June 27, 1920 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Olson) Nyberg. In 1955 she married Robert E. Forrester and he preceded her in death in 1978. Esther retired from New Products Corp. in Benton Harbor after 30 years of service. She belonged to the Sawyer Lion's Club.
Facts
Born:
June 27, 1920
Place of Birth:
Chicago, Illinois
Death:
May 11, 2008
Place of Death:
St. Joseph, Michigan
Survived By her husband: Jack Wetzel of St. Joseph; two sons – William (Maggie) Forrester of Watervliet and Gregory (Karen) Forrester of Stevensville; five grandchildren – Michelle, Jason, Emilie, Nicole and Megan; and six great grandchildren. Preceded in Death By a granddaughter, Tori Forrester; and two brothers – Stanley Nyberg and Kenneth Nyberg.