Elli Forster age 85 of Deland passed away in her home on Friday October 28 2011. Elli was born in East Germany and courageously came to this country with her husband and 2 small children in 1956. She dedicated her talents as a Circuit board assembler for Spartan Electronics until her retirement. She was a good humored gentle woman with great determination and unbridled strength of character. She enjoyed Sunny California taking care of her family and was a great cook. Her beloved husband of 63 years Erich Forster preceded her in death and she leaves behind 3 children; Lore (Joe) Resciniti Manfred Forster and Ingrid (Pete) Pettinelli 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Condolences may be shared with the family at the home address or also online at www.Lohmanfuneralhomes.com . Arrangements were under the care of Lohman Funeral Home Deland 935 East New York Avenue Deland FL 32724.