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  • Visitation

    Friday, October 13, 2023

    9:00 to 11:00 am

    Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL

  • Service

    Friday, October 13, 2023

    11:00 am

    Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL

  • Full Obituary

    Roger Fornwalt, 61, of Albion, IL, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Carmel, IL.

    He was born on January 26, 1962, in Waukegan, IL, the son of Niel and Betty (Berlin) Fornwalt.

    Roger was extremely hardworking, dedicated, and determined to provide for his family. He enjoyed traveling the roads as an Over the Road Truck Driver for more than 30 years. He loved what he did and those he met in his days. He lived his life not knowing a stranger. Above all, Roger was a loving husband, father, papaw, and friend who loved and cherished his family and many friends.

    He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jennings; father, Neil Fornwalt and stepfather, Bill Jennings.

    Roger is survived by his wife of 41 years, Terri Fornwalt, of Albion, IL; daughter, Tasia (Fornwalt) Ralston, of West Salem, IL; sons, Tristan Fornwalt, of Nashville, IL, Trey Fornwalt, of Auburn, AL, Trevor Fornwalt, of Mt. Vernon, IL; grandchildren, Kadence, Brayden, Etta, and Kyler.

    Memorial donations may be made to K Love Radio or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

    Visitation: Friday, October 13, 2023, from 9:00 to 11:00 am, at Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL

    Funeral Service: Friday, October 13, 2023, 11:00 am, at Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL

    Interment: Graceland Cemetery

    Roger would appreciate casual dress

    Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL

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  1. Greg Brandt / October 10, 2023 at 5:33 pm

    So sad to hear of Rogers passing. I haven’t seen Roger but one time after we graduated high school. I can only imagine what a great person he was to all who knew him. I remember Roger well, from our old school days. Offering prayers to his family.

  2. Rich / October 10, 2023 at 8:02 pm

    Very sincere prayers for peace and strength to Roger’s family.

  3. Curtis Ingram / October 10, 2023 at 8:09 pm

    Sorry to hear of Rodger’s passing. May you find comfort in knowing he left a beautiful impression on everyone he met. It is with a heavy heart we send you our love and sympathy.
    Curtis and Dolores Ingram

  4. Mary Beth Smith / October 11, 2023 at 8:45 am

    Sorry to hear of Rodger’s passing.

  5. Jane Canen / October 11, 2023 at 10:34 am

    Styline Logistics is very sad to hear of Roger’s passing. He was a great over the road driver for us while employed here, and so friendly to everyone here. We all here at Styline Logistics send our deepest condolences to the Fornwalt family.

  6. Nancy Seals / October 12, 2023 at 3:54 am

    I am so sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. But he is at peace, and no more pain. Such a sweet man! May God give his family peace at this time of their sorrow.

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