Donald Forster, age 87, of New Ulm passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at his home in New Ulm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 23, 2024 at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm. Following the Mass, the New Ulm Area Comrades of Valor Honor Guard will provide full military honors. Innichement will be held in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – North Chapel in New Ulm. Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m. Monday, September 23, 2024 at the church.

To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org.

Don is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sue Forster; daughter, Pam Zollner; son, Allan Forster; nine grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Timothy Forster; son-in-law, Brad Zollner; sister, Adeline (Frank) Saffert; and brothers, Albert (Marion) Forster, Leander (Shirley) Forster.

Donald Joseph Forster was born September 4, 1937 to Benjamin and Mary (Zeig) Forster in New Ulm. He went to District #6 county school in Siegel Township and then enlisted in the United States Army, serving from 1956-1957. On September 23, 1958, Don was united in marriage to Susan Liebl at St. George Catholic Church. Their union was blessed with three children, whom they raised on their farm in rural New Ulm. In addition to being a father, Don worked for two years at Kraft Foods, ten years at New Ulm Furniture, and over fifty years as a farmer. He was also a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, Catholic Aid, Knights of Columbus, and Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.  In his free time, Don enjoyed going fishing, bowling every Friday, and making trips to Jackpot. Many fond memories were made going to Lake of the Woods and Clear Lake to fish with his family, having coffee every morning at Hy-Vee, and the countless hours spent with his family. Don will be dearly missed by those that knew him. Blessed be his memory.