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Peter Fornof
Peter H. Fornof, 69, of Edwardsville, passed away at 2:02 p.m. on Saturday, Sep. 7, 2019, at his residence. He was born July 29, 1950, in Columbus, OH, the son of the late William & Dorothy (Hunt) Fornof.
Pete spent most of his career at Florist Mutual Insurance Company, now Hortica Insurance Company, in Edwardsville for 36 years. He retired in December of 2015 as their Sr. Vice President, Chief Information Officer. Pete married Barbara G. Jones on Aug. 18, 1984, at St. John's United Methodist Church in Edwardsville. Barbara preceded him in death on Aug. 22, 1997.
Pete is survived by three daughters, Kristen Millet & husband Wes of Grove City, OH, Emily Fornof & husband Jeremy Jordan of Washington D.C., Sarah Fornof of St. Petersburg, FL; two grandchildren; one brother, John Fornof of Bradenton, FL, and one sister, Molly Cooper & husband Rob of Columbus.
Pete was active in the community. He was a member of the Goshen Rotary Club, a former board chair of the Edwardsville YMCA, a trustee of the Edwardsville Public Library, a board member for Children's Home and Aid, a board member for the Edwardsville Community Foundation, an advisory council member for the Main Street Community Center and part of the steering committee for Opera Edwardsville. He was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Edwardsville and belonged to several professional associations.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sep. 12, 2019, at St. John's United Methodist Church in Edwardsville. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sep. 13, 2019, at St. John's Church with Rev. Grant Armstrong and Pastor Kent Schuette officiating. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Fairfield, IL, at 3 p.m. on Friday.
The family request memorials to Children's Home and Aid or Edwardsville Community Foundation.
Weber & Rodney Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.
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JoAnn Heinemann
September 21, 2019
Deepest sympathy & prayers to the family. I knew Pete from the many years we worked at Hortica. He was one of a kind. Great storyteller. will be deeply missed.
Courtney Wright
September 18, 2019
I met Pete about three years ago as I was networking in the community. I had some long conversations with him in which he shared with me professional advice and encouragement as I was in the process of switching careers. I was inspired with his involvement in the community and appreciated his encouraging words. He spoke often of his daughters and late wife. Although I do not know of any his family members, I wanted to share this as he was such a nice man and well-respected in the community. I was happy to get to know him and share some conversations with him.
September 12, 2019
Pete was always active in the community and always around to lend a helping hand. Loved the times we shared on the bike rides over the years. My prayers and positive thoughts to the family.... Pete will definitely be missed but never forgotten.
Mike Pierceall
September 12, 2019
Emily and Sarah - I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you peace and fond memories at this difficult time. Many thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol Fornof and family
clyde willard
September 11, 2019
R.I.P Pete, you will be missed
Patsy Camp
September 10, 2019
Rip Pete. Your struggles are over. I pray comfort for the family.
Donna Tussey
September 10, 2019
I went to school with Pete's sister Molly and have been facebook friends with him for several years....my sympathy to all of his friends and family....sure going to miss all of his banjo jokes...R I P Pete
Carole Jackson
September 10, 2019
May God comfort all of Pete's family in this sad time an wrap his arms around all of you. You will always have the great memories. Rip Pete, you will be missed by family an friends
Jan Komives
September 10, 2019
Prayers for all of you during this very difficult time. May good memories bring you peace and comfort.
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