Floyd J. "Mike" Foerster

1926 - 2018  (91 years)

• Name	Floyd J. "Mike" Foerster
  Born	13 Aug 1926	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Gender	Male
  Business	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	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
  Buried	Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Person ID	I488904	Generations
  Last Modified	28 Jan 2025

  
  

  Father	Albert Anthony Foerster,   b. 10 Oct 1899,   d. 21 Sep 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 78 years)
  Mother	Martha Emily Cassel,   b. 24 Jul 1900, Hesson, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario ,   d. 8 Mar 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (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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  Born - 13 Aug 1926 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Business - Mike's Autobody - - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 12 Jun 2018 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth