Mt. MORRIS — Forrest Eugene Floto, age 73, passed away on Friday November 29, 2024 in his home with his family by his side after a short illness. Forrest was born on November 21, 1951 in Freeport, IL the son of Harvey & Thelma (Derby) Floto. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1969.
Forrest really enjoyed the young Ladies he spent time with, learning from each and every one of them, then he met Pam Whitten in 1974, and he said “it couldn’t have been any better,” and married her on August 8, 1980 , in Rockton, IL. He told Pam: “how do you know you have the best if you haven’t tried the rest.” Forrest had three children and he was proud of them.
Forrest worked his family farm, and one of his passions was working with his cattle.
Forrest became a 4-H leader at the age of 21, and remained a leader for 34 years, he was involved in the extension youth council, FFA alumni for an extended amount of time, he served as president for the new fairgrounds starting in 1993 and served as president for 6 years, and he helped build the new fairgrounds, he served on the board for Ogle County Farm Bureau, Ogle Service Co., Blackhawk Service, and then Carroll Service. Forrest’s favorite past times were Sunday drives, pickynickys and parades, going out to eat with friends, weanie roast, and farm beautification.
Forrest is survived by his wife: Pamela Floto, Mt. Morris, IL: 3 three children: Katherine (Ryan) Byers, Forreston, IL, Alison (Albert) Smith, Leaf River, IL, Andrew (Kori) Floto, Mt. Morris, IL; 4 grandchildren: Delaney Byers, Alana and Allan Smith, and Hadley Floto; 5 older Floto girls, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Forrest is preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter: Christina Ann; his in laws; and 2 brother in laws.
A funeral will be held on Saturday December 7, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. in Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL; with Rev. Larry Jameson officiating. A burial will be held in West Grove Cemetery, Forreston, IL. Visitation will be held on Friday December 6, 2024 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.; and another visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until service time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Mt. Morris Fire Station and/or Serenity Home & Hospice.
In Forrest words “Whatever”
