William “Wild Bill” Forrest

  William “Wild Bill” Forrest, 73 of Hackensack, MN died April 14, 2022 at St. Cloud Hospital. He was born September 19, 1948 in Hackensack, the son of Fay and Viola Forrest. Bill graduated from Walker/Hackensack High School. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Hackensack American Legion Post #202.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Virginia Scanlon and brother LeRoy Forrest.

Survivors include Calvin Forrest (son) Longmont, CO, Willie Forrest (son) of Hackensack, MN, Amy Forrest (daughter) Longmont, CO and their mother Julie Jones of Longmont, CO, sisters Shirley Frederick of Hackensack, Beverly (Philip) Jacobson of Minneapolis and brother-in-law Donny Scanlon of Wayzata. Grandchildren: Megan (Wesley), Madalynn Mercedes, Stephanie, Gary of Colorado and Tyler of Scotland and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Burial will be held Saturday July 9, 2022 at Hillcrest   Cemetery Hackensack. MN 10 a.m. followed by a light lunch and Celebration of Life at the American Legion Post.