Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Floyd J. "Mike" Foerster

Male 1926 - 2018  (91 years)


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  • Name Floyd J. "Mike" Foerster 
    Born 13 Aug 1926  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Business Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mike's Autobody 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100727848 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-488904 
    Died 12 Jun 2018  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I488904  Generations
    Last Modified 30 Sep 2024 

    Father Albert Anthony Foerster,   b. 10 Oct 1899,   d. 21 Sep 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Martha Emily Cassel,   b. 24 Jul 1900, Hesson, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Mar 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Family ID F300179  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • FOERSTER, Floyd ""Mike"" Mike passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Barnswallow Place in Elmira at the age of 91. He was born August 13, 1926 and was the son of the late Martha (Cassel) and Albert Foerster. Loving husband of Marion Foerster (nee Ross) for almost 65 years. Dear father of Debbie (Robert) Reiner, Julie (Brian) Heckendorn, Shelley (Mark) Erb and Carrie Foerster (Mark Israel). Grandfather to Jenna Reiner (Justin), Geoff Reiner (Steph), Amy Forwell (Derrick), Michael Heckendorn (Stacey), Kim Erb (Iain), Stephanie Gunn (Ben), Katelyn Israel and Abbey Israel. Also survived by his 12 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his siblings, Joe, Howard and Evelyn (Bert Black). Mike was born, raised and was a life long resident in Elmira. He owned and operated Mike's Auto Body in Elmira for many years. Mike played for the Elmira Polar Kings and was always a hockey enthusiast. Mike was also an avid solo card player. He belonged to the Elmira Men's Bowling League, Elmira Curling Club and was a member of town council. In his retirement, he enjoyed following his race horses to the track. He enjoyed many years at their family cottage on Belwood Lake where many good times were enjoyed by all his family and friends. A private family celebration of Mike's life will take place. Condolences for the family and donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Sick Kids Hospital or your charity of choice may be arranged through The Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King Street South, Waterloo, www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

      Published by Waterloo Region Record from Jun. 12 to Jun. 19, 2018.

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 13 Aug 1926 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBusiness - Mike's Autobody - - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 12 Jun 2018 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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