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1925
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2024
Edward Forstner Obituary
Edward Andrew Forstner, 99, passed away on July 31, 2024 at his home in Palmer, Alaska.
Born in Mosonszolnok, Hungary on May 6, 1925 to Lajos and Maria Forstner, Edward married Edith Csajtay on September 30, 1950. Their loving bond lasted 73 years.
In 1956, the Forstner's fled Hungary and settled near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Forstner worked as a master machinist at H&H Manufacturing until his retirement in 1983. Afterwards, he and Edith moved to Palmer, Alaska and lived the rest of his life in a family-built log home on Edgerton Park Rd.
Edward was an avid philatelist and enjoyed his vast collection of stamps. Edward also enjoyed volunteering at Pioneer Peak Elementary as a foster grandparent until 1993.
He is survived by his loving wife Edith, children Marianne (Tom) Luc; Edith (Wayne) Roeder; Edward (Gina); and Peter (Emily) Forstner; 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Joseph Forstner, and son Thomas Forstner.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 1201 E Bogard Rd. Wasilla, Alaska at 11:00 a.m.
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