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Heinrich Josef Forschbach

August 13, 2025 — January 17, 2010

Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 17, 2010, Heinrich Josef Forschbach, husband of Magdalene Frohwitter Forschbach, of Charleston, SC The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be Private. Surviving are his wife , two daughters, Chirley M. Gunthorpe and Diana R. Moran; two grandsons, Cody C. Moran and Sonny S. Gunthorpe; a sister, Christa Konig and a brother, Josef Forschbach. Mr. Forschbach was born in Cologne, Germany a son of Franz Ludwig and Cecelia Franc Forschbach on Thursday, August 13, 1925. He was a Veteran of the German Navy, where he worked as a radio operator on a U-Boat during WWII. Known to most people as Heinz, he and his wife moved away from Germany in 1960, and for the last 40 years they have called Charleston their home. He retired from Bayer Corporation after 50 dedicated years as a chemical engineer. Mr. Forschbach was a member of the Charleston Rifle Club where he loved to dance weekly with his wife. Heinz was also an avid bowler, participating in four leagues every week. He enjoyed being active and was an inspiration to everyone. He will be genuinely missed. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Rd., Charleston, SC 29406. Mr. Forschbach's guest book may be signed at www.charlestonfunerals.com Arrangements by JAMES A. McALISTER FUNERAL HOME 766-1365.
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