Linda Renee Forst
January 07, 1963 - November 10, 2019
Obituary
MADISON-Linda Forst, age 56, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at UW Hospital and Clinics. She was born on Jan. 7, 1963, in Madison, the daughter of James and Sandy (Burr) Stanley.
Linda graduated from UW-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in education. She married Keith Forst on May 7, 2011, at Olbrich Gardens in Madison and was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Linda cherished her time as a kindergarten teacher at Elvehjem Elementary School for over 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and coaching bowling to the youth. She was a member of the Badgerland Youth Bowlers Tour, Rolling Thunder Inc., and Madison Bowling Board. Linda also enjoyed step class, reading, and being outdoors with her dogs, Digit and Reno. She loved animals and traveling with her husband.
Linda is survived by her husband, Keith; son, Nicholas Schroeder; daughter, Karly Schroeder; father, James; and brother, Larry Stanley. She was preceded in death by mother, Sandy; and brother, Lee Stanley.
A funeral service will be held at GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5701 Raymond Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, with the Rev. Sheryl Erickson presiding. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.
Linda’s family would like to thank the UW Health Carbone Cancer Center, the staff and nurses of floor B6/6, and the TLC for the kind and compassionate care they gave her. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
(608) 442-5002
Events
Visitation
Thu Nov 14, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Middleton • 7435 University Ave., Middleton, WI 53562
Visitation
Fri Nov 15, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Raymond Rd., Madison) • 5701 Raymond Road, Madison, wi 53711
Service
Fri Nov 15, 2019 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Raymond Rd., Madison) • 5701 Raymond Road, Madison, wi 53711
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Jude Bremer
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Linda showed nothing but kindness and helpfulness. She was always thinking of others. She was there for me as we worked together in 2nd grade. She cared deeply for her students. We shared laughs and stories. Linda will be greatly missed. Prayers for her family and friends who cared so much for her & she for them.
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Deb Faust
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Linda will forever be in our hearts at Elvehjem School.
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Wendy Brown
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Linda was an amazing person whose caring and dedication to her students was remarkable. I am so saddened by the loss of this wonderful woman. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
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Laurie Mathews
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This news is absolutely devastating. There have been and still are, some 'top notch' teachers here at LVM and she was one of the best. Her dedication to her students was second to none. She taught with true compassion to hundreds of students throughout her years here. Prayers to her family, friends and all of the students and their families that were honored to have her in their lives. She will be missed dearly.
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Tanya Novinska (Lawler)
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Linda was one of the first people I met when I started at Elvehjem 7 years ago. Linda was a dedicated educator and always had a kind word for all. Friday evenings, I could always count on her being in her classroom, preparing for the next week. She was a wonderful person and is very missed. Linda, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Tanya
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Linda Richards
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Linda will be so very missed by everyone she touched. She loved the chidren entrusted to her care year after year and was dedicated in her profession. She was kind, caring and good to people.