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Joseph Forshaw IV
1952 - 2025
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Joseph Forshaw Obituary
January 10, 1952 - November 11, 2025
Joseph Forshaw IV, 73, died unexpectedly on November 11, 2025. He had retired in 2016 after serving for 30 years as president of Forshaw of St. Louis, Inc., a family fireplace and patio retail and wholesale to the trade business founded in St. Louis in 1871.
Mr. Forshaw was a 1970 graduate of St. Louis University High School and earned bachelor's and law degrees from Saint Louis University. He served on the board of directors of the Show-Me Institute, a Missouri-based think tank promoting market-based solutions and good government, and also served as treasurer and chairman of its board for a number of years.
Born January 10, 1952 to Elizabeth "Peppy" and Joseph Forshaw III, Mr. Forshaw was a tall and fit man, voted "Best Legs" in his law school class, ready with witticisms and whimsy, a voracious and intellectually curious reader who closely followed current events, and a fan of 1960s rock music. For decades he provided his familiar voice-overs for his business's radio and television commercials in the St. Louis metro area.
He was a devoted husband for 44 years to Liza (Schlafly) Forshaw and father to Sr. Maria Battista, O.C.D. of the Carmel of St. Joseph monastery in Ladue, Juliet Forshaw of Oswego, NY, and J. Alexander (Ana) Forshaw of New York, NY. His greatest joy in his final years was his little grandson, Aidan Forshaw.
Mr. Forshaw is survived by his mother; his wife; his brother and longtime valued business partner, Rick (Michele) Forshaw; his sisters, Christine (John) O'Shaughnessy and Ellen (Darryl) Ross; his three children; and grandson; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Another brother, Jonathan Forshaw, preceded him in death.
Services: Visitation and funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 22 at the Carmelite Chapel, 9150 Clayton Road in Ladue. Visitation at 9 a.m. with the Mass to follow at 10 a.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Carmel of St. Joseph, 9150 Clayton Road, Ladue, MO 63124 or to the Show-Me Institute, P.O. Box 16024, St. Louis, MO 63105 would be appreciated.
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Sal (Sam) LaMartina
Yesterday
Liza
I was greatly saddened when I learned of Joe´s passing. He was a wonderful friend to many of us in the SLUH Class of `70. I know he will be missed, and we are a little better for knowing him.
Tom Twellman
Yesterday
So sad when I heard the news of Joe´s passing...extraordinary guy who had the gift of making everyone feel like a close friend
Roger Koch
Yesterday
I was an advertising rep for 40 years...Suburban Journals, Post-Dispatch and part time for West Newsmagazine. I know of no other contact I had more respect for...it was Joe Forshaw. Roger Koch Wildwood, Missouri
Matthew Sciuto
Yesterday
Joe was one of the brightest guys in our SLUHigh 70 class. He was a successful businessman, a contributor to our community, a fine husband, father, friend, grandfather--and a SLIHigh 70 classmate. Earlier this year I drove over to Joe's home we took a walk around his neighborhood. We talked about life, and his college days and his courting of Liza, and his love of his children. I met Liza and she joined us in conversation. Both really looked forward to visits with their grandson Aidan--when he'd stay at their house. Joe lived a good and loving life. Rest in peace.
Sophia Cai
Yesterday
My heartfelt condolence to your family. Wishing the family peace and healing during this difficult time.May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John Heinsz
November 17, 2025
I was shocked to hear of Joe's sudden and unexpected death. Our SLUH class of 1970 has lost many good people, I was sorry to hear Joe's name is now among them. Prayers for your family as you mourn this great loss. May God's PEACE be with you.
Eric Anthony
November 16, 2025
My sincere thoughts and prayers to Juliet, Maria, Liza and the entire Forshaw family. "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal." I pray God will enfold you with His comfort and love.
Mary Rumy
November 16, 2025
Dear Liza and family, I am so shocked and sorry you lost Joe. He was a fine man and true gentleman. My prayers are with you.
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