William Lester Forsberg

William "Les" Lester Forsberg, 86, of Moline, IL, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Amber Ridge Memory Care, Moline.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial will be at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal. Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope (formerly Moline Gospel Temple) or to First Congregational Church (Card Ministry).
Les was born on November 17, 1925 in Moline, IL, the son of Roy and Wynona (Willard) Forsberg. He married Barbara Hulett on June 3, 1949 in Moline, IL. They were married for 62 years. He worked as an engineer at International Harvester. Les was a YMCA member and enjoyed many recreational activities such as playing tennis, handball, and racquetball. He was also a member of New Hope (formerly Moline Gospel Temple), a deacon, board member, Sunday School teacher, and high school superintendent for the church. Les loved hunting and had served in the U.S. Navy. He was referred to as "Bwana" by anyone who went on one of his many Boundary Water Canoe trips. He was very committed to following the tennis careers of his grandchildren.
Survivors include
Wife Barbara Forsberg Moline, IL
Sons Doug (Valli) Forsberg Moline, IL
Brian (Shelly) Forsberg Moline, IL
Grandchildren Aaron (Rachel) Forsberg
Drew (Gaby) Forsberg
Brooke Forsberg
Jenna Forsberg
Sister-in-law Pat (Gordon) Schwabe Moline, IL
Brother-in-law Wilbert (Judy) Hulett Moline, IL
Many nieces & nephews
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Chelsea Lyn Forsberg.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at Amber Ridge Assisted Living Memory Care, Beacon of Hope Hospice, and Intouch Adult Day Care.
Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com.