Norman Glen Forrest Sr.

Forrest, Norman Glen Sr. , fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Mon., Nov. 14, 2005 at the age of 81.
Beloved husband of 63 years of the late Dorothy Jean Forrest (nee Boyet); dear father of N. Glen Jr. (Kathy) Forrest and Charles D. (Joanna) Forrest; dear papa and grandpa of Andrea (Edward), Scott (Heather), Emily (Chad), Mindi, Michael, Jennifer, Joe, Deanna and Eric; dear great-grandfather of Ryan, Eric, Anthony, Lauren and C.J.; dear son of stepmother Helen Forrest; dear brother of J. 'Don' Forrest and Yvonne Salyer; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and loyal friend to many. His father, Otis B. Forrest and mother, M. Elizabeth Rausch (Forrest), stepfather, Karl Rausch, his brother, Charles Forrest and his sister, Charlene Moore preceded him in death.
Norman was a veteran of World War II having served in the US Navy abroad, stationed on a U.S.S. L.S.M. 233 in the South Pacific. Norman owned and operated Forrest Market House of Fine Meats for 39 years serving North St. Louis and South County before retiring in 1990. Norman was truly a fighter. Norman outlived many doctors estimations before ultimately succumbing to cancer. Norman has touched many lives and hearts. As the owner of a market Norman would never forget a face no matter how long it had been. In his full life he shared many stories. He never hesitated to tell of his dancing skills which was truly one of his passions. He made sure to remind you of his strength in a firm grip. He always wanted to know how others were. Over the years Norman opened his heart and home to many friends and family in need. He never hesitated when he could help someone. May he rejoin his late wife Dorothy whom he lovingly called 'Mama' and may they now dance their days away in heaven. 'If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.'Services: Funeral from KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. (Butler Hill), Fri., Nov. 18 at 8:15 a.m. to St. Andrew's Catholic Church at 309 Hoffmeister in Lemay for 9 a.m. Mass. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Ameri can Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Visitation Thurs. 4-9 p.m.