David Marion Forsman

David Marion Forsman was born February 3rd, 1946, at St. Anthony's in Terre Haute, IN and passed away peacefully at his home in Georgetown, IN, on January 20th, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his parents Marion & Wanda Forsman, his sister Connie Jo, and former spouse Teresa Connor. David is survived by his sister Sharon Turiff of Terre Haute; daughter Shawn Allyn of Georgetown, sons and daughter-in-law Scott and Kristen Forsman of Springboro, OH and Stephen Forsman of Chicago IL; and four grandchildren: Andrew, Daniel, and Paige Adams of Georgetown, IN and Chloe Forsman of Springboro, OH.
In his youth, young Davey was active in Boy Scouts Pack 25 at St. Margret Mary's, going camping and earning many badges. His highest honor was the Ad Altare Dei, which was given in Indianapolis to only two boys in 1959. He was also active in football, basketball, and helping his uncle Jim with his carpentry business.
David graduated from Paul Schulte High School in 1964. He played football and was a member of the "Fuzzy 5" basketball team. David proudly joined the U.S. Army and was at Ft. Knox, KY for basic training. He was then stationed at Ft. Gordon, GA followed by Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks, AK. His main missions were to guard the missiles 90 miles from the Russian border and to listen for the Huskies.
In the middle ages of his life, he returned home to work at Columbia House Records and enrolled at Indiana State University. By 1972 he had a wife (Teresa), daughter (Shawn), and a degree in English/Health Physical and Drivers Education.
He taught many subjects in different schools, holding teacher's certificates in Florida, Indiana, Illinois. His passion was people; he often said "Even just reaching one person can make all the difference". He enjoyed coaching all sports and being a participating spectator. It would not be unusual for him to have a game on the TV, on the radio, or reading the sports section of the local paper.
He returned to Indiana State in the late summer of his life, where he earned his master's degree and met Leslie, his future wife (of nearly 3 decades). They moved to Illinois to raise their two sons (Scott & Stephen). He taught English and coached at schools, but eventually switched to Driver's Education full time through a private company. He lived much of his professional life on the road or reading at Barnes and Noble, but he always made it home for a baked potato in the microwave.
As a father he instilled a passion for sports and his other favorite hobby, games, in all three of his children. His favorite games were chess when he was younger, euchre when he was older. Anyone who talked to him for more than five minutes was asked if they knew how to play; if they did he would try to get a game and if they didn't he would try to teach them.
Time passed and soon his sons had graduated and moved on to college. After retiring, he enjoyed Indiana trips to see his sister Sharon and daughter Shawn to visit his grandchildren.
In his later years of life, he came to visit Shawn but never returned to Illinois. A Parkinson's diagnosis took away his ability to drive, so he made his home at Brazil Lake in Georgetown. His last years were filled with adventures, Chicago Cubs games, concerts, Riverfront dining, and hanging out at the American Legion. At the Legion, he loved to listen to karaoke and the bands, as well as dancing at the "HQ", as he called it.
Covid didn't stop him. He adapted to no buffets, bands, sports while wearing masks, and social distancing. He still lived life. In the final year of his life, he took a family vacation to Colorado, where he enjoyed every moment. His last holidays were filled with family, food, and fun.
At the end he laid down for his final sleep. He had been in at-home hospice care for one week. He passed away peacefully following a week of goodbyes from family and friends.
A Celebration of Life mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church (129 W Daisy Lane, New Albany, IN) at 1PM eastern time on April 30th, 2022. Reception to follow at Bonnie Sloan American Legion (1930 McDonald Lane, New Albany IN).
In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the American Legion Post 28 for all the time he spent there living.