Paul Rudolph Forstrom

Paul Rudolph Forstrom, 90, of Quinnesec, MI, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 4, 2019 at Maryhill Manor in Niagara. He was born June 1, 1929 in Quinnesec, MI, son of the late Jacob and Emilia (Mattson) Forstrom. Paul just celebrated his 90th birthday with all of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He attended Kingsford schools and married Phyllis Gumm on July 11, 1953 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Quinnesec. Phyllis preceded Paul in death in April of this year. Paul was a fireman 1st class in the US Navy and served during the Korean War as a plank owner aboard the USS Salem. He was employed by the Breitung Township School District for 30 years as a custodian. Paul also worked in the woods part time as a logger until his retirement from Breitung Township and then he was logging full time. He served as a volunteer firefighter with Breitung Township Fire Dept. for over 40 years. Paul was a lifelong member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Quinnesec and he voluntarily took care of cleaning and maintenance at the church for over 30 years. He was an avid sports fan, following the Packers, Cubs and Tigers. He also enjoyed watching Gunsmoke and spending time in the woods logging, hunting and fishing. Paul is survived by two daughters, Joan Oliver of Quinnesec and Kathy Jo (Joe) Anderson of Niagara; one brother-in-law, Stanley Gumm of Oak Creek, WI; three grandchildren, Traci Oliver (Tim Krans) of Iron Mountain, Kati Jo (Dieter) Hanamann of Milwaukee and Paul (Briana) Oliver of Iron Mountain; six great-grandchildren, Logan, Olivia, Brady, Hunter, Addysen and Anderson. He also left several special nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, LeAnn Marie Black; son-in-law, Doug Oliver; one brother-in-law, David (Arlene) Gumm and sister-in-law, Sylvia Gumm; and by his dog, Scruffy. Visitation will be 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2019 at Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. Funeral service will follow at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. David Johnson will officiate. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8 at the Quinnesec Cemetery. The Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50 will conduct military graveside honors. Pallbearers will be Logan Galbraith, Gene Ireland, Dieter Hanamann, Tim Krans, Paul Oliver, and John Wilkinson. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Paul Forstrom online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.

Paul Rudolph Forstrom

June 1, 1929 - June 4, 2019