Ned Joseph Fors

WAUSAU, Wis. - Ned Joseph Fors, 59, of Watersmeet, Michigan, died at Aspirus Wausau Hospital of a massive cerebral hemorrhage.

He was born Jan. 24, 1962, in Wakefield, Michigan. Following his 1980 graduation from Ewen-Trout Creek High School, he was a licensed insurance representative in Mankato, Minnesota. He later transferred to Maki Insurance Agency in Ironwood. In June 2004, he suffered an aortic aneurysm and became blind.

Survivors include his mother, Ruth; and brother, Reg Thomas. He was preceded in death by his father, Chickie, in 1992; and his brother, Jon, earlier in 2021.

Ned will be greatly missed by beloved family members, compassionate neighbors and exceptional friends, who graciously helped him to cope with his disability.

Ned was a member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church in Bruce Crossing. Pastor Tim Johnson will officiate at a private committal service for Ned and Jon.