Marion "Butch" Forrest Jr.

Butch was married to the love of his life, Mary Jane Beidelschies Forrest, in 1968. A fun fact no one forgets is that Butch proposed to Jane the very weekend that they first met. In addition, Butch's brother, Dale, and Jane's sister, JoAnne, married each other during the same year.

Butch and Jane loved to garden, whether vegetables earlier in their marriage, or flowers and other beautiful landscaping all throughout the rest of their days together. They adored watching the many birds and butterflies that visited their yard and many feeders.

He loved our Country and greatly respected our US History and Military, in which many immediate and extended family members have served. Butch was a proud US Navy veteran, retiring after 25 years in 1991. His parents, Marion and Dorothy Forrest, also served in the US Navy. His son, Brian, served in the US Marine Corps.

Butch worked many years at Patterson Dental before owning his own business, Target Dental, working closely with dental offices. He loved his job and the connections he made while helping them with their offices.

He was a man of great faith and everyone around him knew it, for he shared the love of Jesus with others freely. Butch was a walking miracle, due to Cancer many times over and other health challenges, but his strong faith carried him through all of it. He and his wife were members of East Side Grace Brethren Church for much of their marriage. Butch was also a member of a men's Bible study group for many years and loved meeting with those men, who meant a lot to him. He also went on several mission trips where he helped churches in other states.

Butch will be greatly missed by his son, Brian (Bobbi) Forrest; Christy (Jim) Cuschleg; grandchildren, Preston (Michelle) Forrest, Camden Forrest, Grayson Forrest, Hudson Forrest, Sara Cuschleg, and Ryan Cuschleg; siblings, Dale (Joanne) Forrest, David (Betsy) Forrest, and Carol Stoner; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Butch was excited about his first great grandchild, expected in January.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jonathan Forrest, and his beloved wife, Jane Forrest.

Visitation will be held at Schoedinger Worthington, 6699 N High Street, Worthington, OH 43085, on Wednesday November 18, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, followed by a Funeral Service at the same location beginning at 1:00 pm.