Rodney R. Forster

Rodney Roy Forster, 64, of Elkton died Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon.

Rodney was born November 23, 1954 in Bad Axe to the late Otto and Betty (Rolph) Forster. He graduated from Laker High School in 1973. He married Joanne Welling November 17, 1984 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elkton.

He retired from both General Motors/Saginaw and Tower Automotive in Elkton as a machine repairman. He enjoyed turning a wrench on old and fast cars and Japanese vintage motorcycles. Handy and innovative around the house, he could fix anything.

Rodney is survived by his wife Joanne; son Brian of Elkton; brothers Randy (Jeannie) of Bad Axe and Scott of Elkton; sister-in-law Deen of Elkton; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Ronald.

Funeral services will be 11:00am Friday, June 21st at Elkton United Methodist Church.  Visitation will be 2-8 Thursday at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Pigeon.

Memorials may be made to the Thumb Animal Shelter.