Alan John Forsting

Alan John Forsting, 74, of Merrillan, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025 at home surrounded by
his loving family.
Alan was born on April 8, 1951, in Lake Geneva, WI to Jim and Ethel (Johnson) Forsting. He
graduated from Lincoln High School, in Alma Center, WI, in 1969. He worked on various farms in the
Alma Center area after high school, and then worked for the railroad for 41 years before retiring. He
was a past member of the Merrillan Fire Department/First Responders group.
He had an amazing creative talent. His expertise for years was with making log furniture. From
beds, to swings, to even a “red neck log deer stand on wheels” that he took to parades. Along with
his wife, Sandy, there was no end to the crafty ideas that together they made a reality. His talents
went far from just home. Alan was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need…family,
friends, neighbors….his kindness was never ending. His witty sense of humor was one of a kind.
And if you knew Al, you at one time witnessed…the smirk.
He enjoyed fishing and being in the outdoors. One of his passions was working in the yard with
Sandy (Ma). Even there they had a creativity that makes their yard a joy to see with all the new
things they came up with. He even enjoying mowing lawn(s)…and that means not just his own. He
was always willing to help out a neighbor or friend with yardwork and projects. And yes…he was a
mechanic too. He enjoyed working with his sons and daughters with their vehicles whenever needed.
Alan was a devoted husband and father. He is survived and missed by his loving wife Sandy of 40
years; and his children Alene, Alysia, Dustin, Nick (Amanda), and Shawn. Forever loved and
cherished by his grandchildren; Bryce (Abby Heath), Landen, Ava, Layne, Jayden, Aaron, Hunter,
Nova, and River. Great-grandchildren Zion, Arya, Oliver, and Ellorie. His family was his world!

His memory lives on with his brothers and sisters; Jim (Wanda) Forsting, Ken (Julie) Forsting,
Jeanine (Hoyt) Strandberg, Don (Kathleen Clemons) Forsting, JoAnne (Randy Johnson) Forsting,
Jaynee (David) Collins, Marianne Wittchow, Mike Forsting, Mia (Joe) Anibas, Mark (Debbie) Forsting,
Marci (Greg) Baugher, David (Tammy) Forsting, his sister-in-law Pam (Brian) Chandler, and brother-
in-law Mark Jingle, and Alan’s first wife, Shannon Baker.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jim and Ethel Forsting, his infant sister Mary JoAnne
Theresa, his in-law’s Richard (his best buddy) and Delores Jingle, and his infant granddaughter
Harley Rain.
Although Al’s physical presence may no longer grace our lives, his spirit will continue to inspire and
uplift us. May his memory be a blessing. Carry his willingness to help others with you and inspire
you to do the same.
The Celebration of Life for Alan will be Friday, July 25, 2025 at the Jensen Modjeski Funeral Home in
Hixton, WI from 4:00-7:00 p.m.