Klaus Forster

FORSTER — Klaus, 79; born February 1939, Glogau, Germany; died Oct. 4, 2018. Surviving: wife, Madelaine; daughter and son-in-law, Erika and Brandon Miller, College Place, Wash.; daughter, Ingrid Chapman, Winston, Ore.; granddaughter, Alana Miller, College Place; grandsons, Andrew Chapman and Bradley Chapman, both of Winston.

On Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, Klaus Forster, beloved husband, father, teacher, mentor and friend, passed away due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. His family was at his side.

Klaus Forster, taught several generations of Milo Academy students beginning the 1967–68 school year, until his retirement in 2006.

Klaus Forster was born in Glogau, Germany in February of 1939, when the world was in turmoil. He came to the United States in 1964–65 where he met his wife, Madelaine. He attended both Union College and Andrews University, where he finished his education leading him to a successful teaching career at Milo Academy.

Many remember Mr. Forster as "the German guy" who had a great sense of humor, had great aim with a chalkboard eraser. He is remembered as someone who was knowledgeable, and someone who encouraged students to strive to do better in life, he encouraged all to follow the Lord. Forster's love of the Lord, shone to students and faculty alike. He was a Sabbath School teacher, he preached sermons, performed wedding ceremonies and baptisms for several of his former students. He blessed many church services, weddings, and programs, with his beautiful singing voice.

Due to the fact that so many of Forster's students, and family are scattered all over the globe, the family has decided to do a memorial for him online. Information will be sent out on the Milo Alumni Facebook page, once this is set up. The family realizes so many would like to attend, but would not be able to due to constraints of travel. We hope all who loved Forster will stop by the site once its up, to leave their memories.

Please consider a donation to Alzheimer's Association or to a local Alzheimer's care facility in Klaus Forster's name.