of Subiaco, AR
December 12, 1936 - July 5, 2023
Jerome Alexander Forst, 86, of Subiaco, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in Subiaco. He was born on December 12, 1936 in Subiaco to his parents, Michael Bernard and Freda (Borgerding) Forst.
Jerome is a United States Navy veteran and was retired from the Arkansas Highway Department. He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church and Men's Society and the Knights of Columbus Council 3787 and loved to play the guitar.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Enderlin and two brothers, Adolph Forst and Bernie Forst.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dolores (Konert) Forst of Subiaco; one daughter, Debbie Siebenmorgen and husband, Ronnie of New Blaine; four sons, Ronald Forst and wife, Candy of Scranton, Donald Forst and wife, Lora of Subiaco, Bobby Forst and wife, Anita of Subiaco and Douglas Forst and wife, Denise of Prairie View; two sisters, Hilda Spahn of Van Buren and Sister Maria Francesca of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; one brother, Herman Forst of Subiaco; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
A rosary service will be at 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at St. Benedict Catholic Church.
Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2023 at St. Benedict Catholic Church officiated by Fr. Mark Stengel, O.S.B.. Burial will follow in St. Benedict Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Craig Forst, Cole Forst, Christopher West, Seth Siebenmorgen, Devon Forst, Trace Forst and Aden Strobel.
thoughts and prayers
Delores& Family,
So sorry to hear about Jerome. You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers. Sheila Law & family
We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless Jerome and the whole family.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Prayers for the family!
So sorry for your loss I worked with Jay at the highway dept Jerome always kept use laughing RIP wormey
We are very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Thoughts & prayers in the loss of your lives one, our former neighbor at Cross Roads.
Dolores and family: Please accept my sincere condolences and assurance of prayers for Jerome. I will remember him at Mass next Monday. May he rest in peace!!
We are sorry to hear about Jerome. He was always a kind person and has raised a wonderful family. God bless you all.
I wish to express my deepest sympathies and prayers for the family. I can remember him at our house when I was a kid having a great time with my dad and family. He was a good man and will be truly missed.
RIP Mr.Jerome you and my Dad.Buel Downs. used to play music together. I know he will be waiting at the pearly gates to see you! Probably guitar in hand I used to go to the nursing homes and watch you fellas and enjoy all the music ya'll put together, it was great. Now you have a new group to entertain.Bless your family for the loss JEROME WAS A GOOD ONE. AMEN
Debbie Mikles Amen
so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you all during this time
Praying for comfort from your heavenly Father.
We are so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers for each of you.
So sorry to hear about Jerome. We will miss him terribly
Uncle Jerome, you will be missed so much by the ones that loved and knew you! My heart aches, but at the same time I know you do not have to suffer any longer and be put through so much discomfort. So RIP Uncle Jerome, Love you! Aunt Dolores, Ronnie, Donnie, Bobby, Debbie, Doug and the rest of your family, I am so sorry for your loss. He was an awesome man and he will be missed, and blessings for you all and may God wrap you all in his arms and help you find comfort through this difficult time. If you need anything at all, please let my family know. Love you all!