Ronald E. Forster and his wife Kathleen ran the septic service business throughout the Holyrood to Kincardine area starting in 1968 and Ronald did it for 26 years. It was his son Ross Forster who bought the business and took over things in 1986 and ran the business for 27 years himself. He said he enjoyed the job and did it on weekends and nights while also working 38 years at Bruce Power.
“I enjoyed pumping my whole life and I just want to give a thanks to all of my customers over the years,” said Forster. “I also thought it was important that the business stay in the family because it has had such a family history dating all of the way back when my father first started building septic tanks in 1950.”
Murray said he took on the business because he saw an opportunity that he just couldn't pass up. Murray who is currently employed at Wescast in Wingham and operates a 200 acre farm said his uncle Ross was happy to see the business stay in the family.
Forster and his nephew Murray also have quite a sense of humour about the septic service business as the truck cleverly has posted on the back. It reads “We're Number 1 in the Number 1 and 2 Business.” Murray said it's always good to stay positive and having a sense of humour helps with the enjoyment of the job.
Forster who was born and raised in Lucknow and who currently lives in Point Clark said he has fond memories of pumping tanks after school for his dad Ronald when he was young.
Murray said he is excited for the opportunity to own and operate Forster Septic Services and to keep it in the family for years to come. For more information about Forster Septic Services, call 519-395-5250 or email forsterseptic@gmail.com.
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| Justin Murray takes the keys to the truck from his uncle Ross Forster as he takes the Forster Septic Services business over from him. Forster ran the business for 27 years and before that Ross' father did for 26 years. Murray officially took the business over on July 1. SOURCE: By Garit Reid, Lucknow Sentinel |
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